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http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130624/audio.htmlMon, 24 Jun 2013 10:11:08 -0400As Ethiopia continues construction on the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile, Egyptian officials are worried about their water supply. Does Ethiopia have the right to affect another state's water? Should Egypt use military options if its supply is diminished?As Ethiopia continues construction on the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile, Egyptian officials are worried about their water supply. Does Ethiopia have the right to affect another state's water? Should Egypt use military options if its supply is diminished?Global Ethics Corner: Weighing Privacy Against National Securityhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130617_GEC235.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130617/audio.htmlMon, 17 Jun 2013 11:02:00 -0400The recent revelations that the NSA is collecting cell phone and Internet data from millions of Americans has left many asking questions. Is this action necessary for America's national security? Should concerns about consumers' rights to privacy be considered? The recent revelations that the NSA is collecting cell phone and Internet data from millions of Americans has left many asking questions. Is this action necessary for America's national security? Should concerns about consumers' rights to privacy be considered? Global Ethics Corner: Are Secret Recordings Ethical?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130610_GEC234.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130610/audio.htmlMon, 10 Jun 2013 10:02:32 -0400Secret recordings have been a headache for some high-profile politicians. Many question the morality of the practice, especially when the media gets involved. Do public officials have a right to privacy? Is the value of these recordings too important to ignore? Secret recordings have been a headache for some high-profile politicians. Many question the morality of the practice, especially when the media gets involved. Do public officials have a right to privacy? Is the value of these recordings too important to ignore? Global Ethics Corner: The Private Sector and Cyber Securityhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130603_GEC233.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130603/audio.htmlMon, 03 Jun 2013 10:11:20 -0400With U.S. companies losing billions of dollars to intellectual property theft, mostly to China, some are suggesting that corporations fight back. Can the government do more? Is threat based deterrence from the private sector the answer? With U.S. companies losing billions of dollars to intellectual property theft, mostly to China, some are suggesting that corporations fight back. Can the government do more? Is threat based deterrence from the private sector the answer? Global Ethics Corner: Why Does the EU Care About Olive Oil?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130528_GEC232.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130528/audio.htmlTue, 28 May 2013 11:35:00 -0400A proposed EU ban on the use of dipping bowls and refillable glass bottles of olive oil in restaurants has people asking questions. Is this more useless meddling from the EU bureaucracy? Could the ban help struggling olive oil-producing states? Is there more to this story? A proposed EU ban on the use of dipping bowls and refillable glass bottles of olive oil in restaurants has people asking questions. Is this more useless meddling from the EU bureaucracy? Could the ban help struggling olive oil-producing states? Is there more to this story? Global Ethics Corner: Who Does Everest Belong To?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130520_GEC231.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130520/audio.htmlMon, 20 May 2013 10:06:03 -0400A fight on Mt. Everest between Nepalese Sherpas and European climbers has again raised questions about tourism and the world's tallest mountain. Should the Sherpas, who live and work on the mountain, control access to the peak? Should the tourists have any say? A fight on Mt. Everest between Nepalese Sherpas and European climbers has again raised questions about tourism and the world's tallest mountain. Should the Sherpas, who live and work on the mountain, control access to the peak? Should the tourists have any say? Global Ethics Corner: Food for Peace?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130513_GEC230.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130513/audio.htmlMon, 13 May 2013 12:06:20 -0400Food for Peace, which ships American farm products to developing nations, has long been criticized for crowding out local agriculture. Now, to the dismay of the U.S. farming and shipping industries, President Obama is proposing sending nations cash grants. Is Cash for Peace a better idea? Food for Peace, which ships American farm products to developing nations, has long been criticized for crowding out local agriculture. Now, to the dismay of the U.S. farming and shipping industries, President Obama is proposing sending nations cash grants. Is Cash for Peace a better idea? Global Ethics Corner: Should Childhood Vaccinations Be Mandatory?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130506_GEC229.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130506/audio.htmlMon, 06 May 2013 10:10:04 -0400Childhood vaccination programs have been met with skepticism and hostility in the U.S. Some oppose them on religious grounds, while others worry about preservatives. Do governments have a right to make sure children are immunized against contagious diseases?Childhood vaccination programs have been met with skepticism and hostility in the U.S. Some oppose them on religious grounds, while others worry about preservatives. Do governments have a right to make sure children are immunized against contagious diseases?Global Ethics Corner: Was the Boston Lockdown Justified?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130429_GEC228.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130429/audio.htmlMon, 29 Apr 2013 10:04:31 -0400As authorities searched for one of the Boston Marathon bombers, the city of Boston and its suburbs were put on lockdown. Was this action justified? Does this set a dangerous precedent or should we trust the government to exercise emergency powers judiciously? As authorities searched for one of the Boston Marathon bombers, the city of Boston and its suburbs were put on lockdown. Was this action justified? Does this set a dangerous precedent or should we trust the government to exercise emergency powers judiciously? Global Ethics Corner: What's Going on in Guantanamo Bay?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130422_GEC227.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130422/audio.htmlMon, 22 Apr 2013 10:24:28 -0400With over half of the detainees on a hunger strike, tensions are worse than ever at Guantanamo Bay. Is it finally time for the United States to close this detention camp? Or does it still serve a purpose in the country's ongoing wars?With over half of the detainees on a hunger strike, tensions are worse than ever at Guantanamo Bay. Is it finally time for the United States to close this detention camp? Or does it still serve a purpose in the country's ongoing wars?Global Ethics Corner: Kenyan Election Controversyhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130415_GEC226.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130415/audio.htmlMon, 15 Apr 2013 10:09:21 -0400After a controversial election, Kenya has inaugurated Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been indicted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, as its new president. Should Kenya, a hub for the aid community and an important Western ally, face repercussions?After a controversial election, Kenya has inaugurated Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been indicted by the ICC for crimes against humanity, as its new president. Should Kenya, a hub for the aid community and an important Western ally, face repercussions?Global Ethics Corner: When Banks Fail, Who Should Pay?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130408_GEC225.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130408/audio.htmlMon, 08 Apr 2013 10:13:31 -0400Cyprus is the latest European state to need a bailout from the Troika of the EU, the IMF, and the ECB. But this time, individual depositors are being asked to pick up part of the tab. Should taxpayers have to bear the burden if banks fail?Cyprus is the latest European state to need a bailout from the Troika of the EU, the IMF, and the ECB. But this time, individual depositors are being asked to pick up part of the tab. Should taxpayers have to bear the burden if banks fail?Global Ethics Corner: Are We Good Because of God?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130401_GEC224.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130401/audio.htmlMon, 01 Apr 2013 10:06:06 -0400A new book claiming that bonobos can feel empathy suggests that morality may be biological. If this is the case, what purpose does religion serve? Is it still a useful tool for moral guidance or can we get all our answers from science?A new book claiming that bonobos can feel empathy suggests that morality may be biological. If this is the case, what purpose does religion serve? Is it still a useful tool for moral guidance or can we get all our answers from science?Global Ethics Corner: Who Benefits Most From Wearable Computers?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130325_GEC223.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130325/audio.htmlMon, 25 Mar 2013 10:03:57 -0400Apple and Google will, reportedly, both soon be selling computers that you can wear. But will the trove of details that these devices will be able to collect be an invasion of privacy? Do advertisers stand to gain more from this technology than consumers? Apple and Google will, reportedly, both soon be selling computers that you can wear. But will the trove of details that these devices will be able to collect be an invasion of privacy? Do advertisers stand to gain more from this technology than consumers? Global Ethics Corner: Will China Finally Turn on North Korea?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130318_GEC222.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130318/audio.htmlMon, 18 Mar 2013 10:10:40 -0400A recent nuclear test and renewed threats from North Korea has led to new sanctions from the UN Security Council. Does this mean that China's patience with North Korea has finally run out? Or will humanitarian and geopolitical concerns keep the two allied? A recent nuclear test and renewed threats from North Korea has led to new sanctions from the UN Security Council. Does this mean that China's patience with North Korea has finally run out? Or will humanitarian and geopolitical concerns keep the two allied? Global Ethics Corner: What Will Be Hugo Chávez's Legacy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130311_GEC221.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130311/audio.htmlMon, 11 Mar 2013 10:28:45 -0400The world's eyes are on Venezuela as Hugo Chavez's death leaves many questions. Will he be remembered as a champion of the poor or will his legacy be stained by Venezuela's high crime rates? Was he a repressive tyrant or a victim of American propaganda? The world's eyes are on Venezuela as Hugo Chavez's death leaves many questions. Will he be remembered as a champion of the poor or will his legacy be stained by Venezuela's high crime rates? Was he a repressive tyrant or a victim of American propaganda? Global Ethics Corner: Is it Time to Arm the Syrian Rebels?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130304_GEC220.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130304/audio.htmlMon, 04 Mar 2013 10:53:44 -0500With the Syrian civil war about to turn two years old and the death toll approaching 70,000, some are saying it is time for the U.S. or the UN to intervene. Could arming the anti-Assad rebels bring an end to the war? Or would it bring greater instability to the region?With the Syrian civil war about to turn two years old and the death toll approaching 70,000, some are saying it is time for the U.S. or the UN to intervene. Could arming the anti-Assad rebels bring an end to the war? Or would it bring greater instability to the region?Global Ethics Corner: Is Multilateralism Dead?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130225_GEC219.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130225/audio.htmlMon, 25 Feb 2013 10:40:52 -0500For years, large global organizations, like the G-20 or the UN, have failed to cooperate on major international challenges, like climate change. Is mini-lateralism, in which a few major world powers work together to tackle these problems, a viable and ethical alternative? For years, large global organizations, like the G-20 or the UN, have failed to cooperate on major international challenges, like climate change. Is mini-lateralism, in which a few major world powers work together to tackle these problems, a viable and ethical alternative? Global Ethics Corner: Is al-Qaeda Making a Comeback?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130218_GEC218.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130219/audio.htmlTue, 19 Feb 2013 10:05:37 -0500President Obama called al-Qaeda a shadow of its former self, but the organization is making inroads in Mali and Algeria and some say it is as dangerous as ever. How much of a threat is al-Qaeda? Has the terrorist group made a comeback? President Obama called al-Qaeda a shadow of its former self, but the organization is making inroads in Mali and Algeria and some say it is as dangerous as ever. How much of a threat is al-Qaeda? Has the terrorist group made a comeback? Global Ethics Corner: Does Iceland Offer a Better Path to Economic Recovery?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130211_GEC217.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130211/audio.htmlMon, 11 Feb 2013 10:22:30 -0500When Iceland was hit hard in the 2008 financial crisis, it responded by doing everything Western economic theorists told it not to. It has made an impressive recovery, but problems remain. Should other countries follow Iceland's unorthodox model? When Iceland was hit hard in the 2008 financial crisis, it responded by doing everything Western economic theorists told it not to. It has made an impressive recovery, but problems remain. Should other countries follow Iceland's unorthodox model? Global Ethics Corner: Is the Arab Spring Over?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130204_GEC216.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130204/audio.htmlMon, 04 Feb 2013 10:36:16 -0500The hope that existed at the beginning Arab Spring has been marred by violence and conflict in Syria, Libya, Egypt, and elsewhere. Have we entered the Arab Winter? If so, how long will this phase last? The hope that existed at the beginning Arab Spring has been marred by violence and conflict in Syria, Libya, Egypt, and elsewhere. Have we entered the Arab Winter? If so, how long will this phase last? Global Ethics Corner: Will the European Endowment for Democracy Really Work?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130128_GEC215.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130128/audio.htmlMon, 28 Jan 2013 10:36:38 -0500The European Union has faced criticism in recent years for not doing enough to promote democratic values abroad. With the formation of the European Endowment for Democracy, this could be changing. Will this initiative really work? The European Union has faced criticism in recent years for not doing enough to promote democratic values abroad. With the formation of the European Endowment for Democracy, this could be changing. Will this initiative really work? Global Ethics Corner: Should Scholarly Research Be Free For All?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130122_GEC214.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130122/audio.htmlTue, 22 Jan 2013 10:18:07 -0500Facing prosecution for illegally downloading millions of academic articles, Internet activist Aaron Swartz recently committed suicide. Should Swartz have been facing jail time? Should scholarly research be available for free?Facing prosecution for illegally downloading millions of academic articles, Internet activist Aaron Swartz recently committed suicide. Should Swartz have been facing jail time? Should scholarly research be available for free?Global Ethics Corner: Sexual Violence in India: From Punishment to Deterrencehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130114_GEC213.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130114/audio.htmlMon, 14 Jan 2013 10:25:53 -0500A brutal gang rape on a New Delhi bus has sparked global outrage and national soul-searching in India. Many are calling for the death penalty for the rapists, but is this the answer? What can India do to prevent rape in the short and long term? A brutal gang rape on a New Delhi bus has sparked global outrage and national soul-searching in India. Many are calling for the death penalty for the rapists, but is this the answer? What can India do to prevent rape in the short and long term? Global Ethics Corner: Not Enough Fish in the Sea?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20130107_GEC212.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20130107/audio.htmlMon, 07 Jan 2013 10:23:02 -0500Marine fish stocks are dangerously low, but this hasn't stopped China from sending its fishing fleets to distant waters, sometimes illegally. Could China's insatiable appetite for seafood be a threat to the world's fisheries? Is there more we should be worried about?Marine fish stocks are dangerously low, but this hasn't stopped China from sending its fishing fleets to distant waters, sometimes illegally. Could China's insatiable appetite for seafood be a threat to the world's fisheries? Is there more we should be worried about?Global Ethics Corner: Are Women Second Class Citizens in the U.S. Military?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121221_GEC211.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121221/audio.htmlFri, 21 Dec 2012 11:23:36 -0500Despite making valuable contributions to the U.S. military since the Civil War, women are still technically excluded from direct ground combat roles. Is this policy outdated? Would troop morale and performance suffer if changes were made immediately? Despite making valuable contributions to the U.S. military since the Civil War, women are still technically excluded from direct ground combat roles. Is this policy outdated? Would troop morale and performance suffer if changes were made immediately? Global Ethics Corner: Justice For Some, But Not For All?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121217_GEC210.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121217/audio.htmlMon, 17 Dec 2012 10:18:26 -0500Recent acquittals of Croat and Kosovo-Albanian officials in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia have left some doubting the UN court's impartiality. What implications could this have when it comes to fostering reconciliation in the Balkans?Recent acquittals of Croat and Kosovo-Albanian officials in the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia have left some doubting the UN court's impartiality. What implications could this have when it comes to fostering reconciliation in the Balkans?Global Ethics Corner: Which Separatist Movements Will Succeed?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121207_GEC209.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121210/audio.htmlMon, 10 Dec 2012 10:10:11 -0500From Spain to Scotland to even the United States, separatist movements are making headlines. Do any of these have a chance to succeed? Or all they just for show? From Spain to Scotland to even the United States, separatist movements are making headlines. Do any of these have a chance to succeed? Or all they just for show? Global Ethics Corner: FARC Comes to the Tablehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121130_GEC208.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121203/audio.htmlMon, 03 Dec 2012 10:17:19 -0500After decades of violence, rebel group FARC is negotiating with the Colombian government. The group has unsuccessfully petitioned the American government, though, to release a FARC leader, incarcerated in the U.S., to take part in the talks. Should the U.S. release the prisoner in a gesture of good faith? After decades of violence, rebel group FARC is negotiating with the Colombian government. The group has unsuccessfully petitioned the American government, though, to release a FARC leader, incarcerated in the U.S., to take part in the talks. Should the U.S. release the prisoner in a gesture of good faith? Global Ethics Corner: Is It Too Soon to Normalize Relations with Burma?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121121_GEC207.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121126/audio.htmlMon, 26 Nov 2012 10:18:34 -0500As Burma begins to reform its government, the U.S. has been quick to begin normalizing relations with the Asian state. Are geostrategic considerations overshadowing lingering questions about human rights as U.S. foreign policy pivots toward Asia? As Burma begins to reform its government, the U.S. has been quick to begin normalizing relations with the Asian state. Are geostrategic considerations overshadowing lingering questions about human rights as U.S. foreign policy pivots toward Asia? Global Ethics Corner: Should Adultery be Illegal for Military Personnel?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121116_GEC206.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121119/audio.htmlMon, 19 Nov 2012 11:11:02 -0500Although he was allegedly retired from the military when the affair took place, the scandal surrounding David Petraeus highlights the different ethical standard that members of the armed services are held to. Should adultery be deemed illegal for military personnel?Although he was allegedly retired from the military when the affair took place, the scandal surrounding David Petraeus highlights the different ethical standard that members of the armed services are held to. Should adultery be deemed illegal for military personnel?Global Ethics Corner: How Should the Media Cover Natural Disasters?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121112_GEC205.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121112/audio.htmlMon, 12 Nov 2012 13:25:03 -0500As Superstorm Sandy made clear, natural disasters can wreak havoc on rich and poor countries, alike. However, the Western media's coverage often tilts away from the developing world. Is this a problem? What can individuals do to change this? As Superstorm Sandy made clear, natural disasters can wreak havoc on rich and poor countries, alike. However, the Western media's coverage often tilts away from the developing world. Is this a problem? What can individuals do to change this? Global Ethics Corner: Should U.S. Elections be Reformed?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121105_GEC204.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121105/000471DemocracyMon, 05 Nov 2012 11:45:43 -0500(This was originally posted on April 23, 2010.) Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too much power? (This was originally posted on April 23, 2010.) Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too much power? Global Ethics Corner: Should the UN Condemn the Death Penalty?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121026_GEC203.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121028/audio.htmlWed, 31 Oct 2012 17:39:00 -0400Is the UN right to condemn the death penalty--even if it abides by international law? Or should it stay within the confines of existing human rights legislation, and leave the advocacy of legislative changes to others? What do you think? Is the UN right to condemn the death penalty--even if it abides by international law? Or should it stay within the confines of existing human rights legislation, and leave the advocacy of legislative changes to others? What do you think? Global Ethics Corner: Anti-Gay Legislation: What Can Be Done?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121019_GEC202.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121022/audio.htmlMon, 22 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400Anti-gay legislation is garnering support in Ukraine and many other countries are backtracking on equal rights for homosexuals. Is there anything international institutions can do to stop sovereign nations from passing anti-gay laws? Is condemnation enough?Anti-gay legislation is garnering support in Ukraine and many other countries are backtracking on equal rights for homosexuals. Is there anything international institutions can do to stop sovereign nations from passing anti-gay laws? Is condemnation enough?Global Ethics Corner: The Future of Stem Cell Research: Has Science Gone Too Far?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121012_GEC201.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121015/audio.htmlMon, 15 Oct 2012 10:31:00 -0400Now that scientists are able to create fertile mammal eggs using stem cells, many people are asking some tough ethical questions. Has science gone too far this time? How can we manage the benefits of stem cell research, against the potential moral pitfalls? Now that scientists are able to create fertile mammal eggs using stem cells, many people are asking some tough ethical questions. Has science gone too far this time? How can we manage the benefits of stem cell research, against the potential moral pitfalls? Global Ethics Corner: Is the Special Status of Diplomatic Missions a Thing of the Past?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20121005_GEC200_v2.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20121009/audio.htmlTue, 09 Oct 2012 11:53:00 -0400Under rules codified at the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomatic missions are generally considered inviolable. But with the murder of Libya Ambassador Chris Stevens in mind, is this special status changing? How can the Vienna Convention be upheld?Under rules codified at the 1961 Vienna Convention, diplomatic missions are generally considered inviolable. But with the murder of Libya Ambassador Chris Stevens in mind, is this special status changing? How can the Vienna Convention be upheld?Global Ethics Corner: Can Trust Be Restored?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120921_GEC198.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120924/audio.htmlMon, 24 Sep 2012 10:31:00 -0400With a U.S.-made anti-Islam film angering many in the Muslim world, some are wondering if there is an unbridgeable divide between the two cultures. Is Islam compatible with free speech and democracy? Can trust between the U.S. and Muslim communities be restored?With a U.S.-made anti-Islam film angering many in the Muslim world, some are wondering if there is an unbridgeable divide between the two cultures. Is Islam compatible with free speech and democracy? Can trust between the U.S. and Muslim communities be restored?Global Ethics Corner: Can We Know Too Much About Osama bin Laden's Death?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120914_GEC197.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120914c/000782Security,Terrorism,WarfareFri, 14 Sep 2012 16:17:00 -0400With the publishing of No Easy Day, a tell-all from a retired Navy SEAL about the raid that killed bin Laden, questions are being asked about how much the public needs to know. Should free speech be limited when it comes to national security matters? With the publishing of No Easy Day, a tell-all from a retired Navy SEAL about the raid that killed bin Laden, questions are being asked about how much the public needs to know. Should free speech be limited when it comes to national security matters? Global Ethics Corner: South Africa: The Impossible Dream?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120907_GEC196_v2.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120907/000781Labor,Rights,PovertyFri, 07 Sep 2012 14:38:00 -0400It's been about 20 years since South Africa emerged from apartheid, but a recent series of violent confrontations between police and striking mine workers have exposed the bitter divisions of the rainbow nation. Can South Africa remain a peaceful and prosperous example for Africa?It's been about 20 years since South Africa emerged from apartheid, but a recent series of violent confrontations between police and striking mine workers have exposed the bitter divisions of the rainbow nation. Can South Africa remain a peaceful and prosperous example for Africa?Global Ethics Corner: Are Grand Bargains Overrated?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120831_GEC195v2.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120831b/000780Intervention,Reconciliation,Transitional,Justice,WarfareFri, 31 Aug 2012 12:57:00 -0400With the crisis in Syria escalating, many analysts think a lasting resolution will be found in an internationally negotiated comprehensive settlement. Is a grand bargain possible in Syria? Is this idea overrated, in any case?With the crisis in Syria escalating, many analysts think a lasting resolution will be found in an internationally negotiated comprehensive settlement. Is a grand bargain possible in Syria? Is this idea overrated, in any case?Global Ethics Corner: Are Party Conventions Necessary?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120824_GEC194.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120824/000779Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:50:00 -0400Do the presidential nominating conventions still serve a purpose in American politics? Do these events need to be reformed or scaled down? Or should they be scrapped altogether?Do the presidential nominating conventions still serve a purpose in American politics? Do these events need to be reformed or scaled down? Or should they be scrapped altogether?Global Ethics Corner: Is Censorship Ever Justified?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120810_GEC193.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120810b/000778DemocracyFri, 10 Aug 2012 15:06:00 -0400From jailing bloggers in Ethiopia to legislating religion-neutral clothing in France, censorship takes many forms. Is censorship ever warranted, even if it's used to promote tolerance? Or should the American model, in which the First Amendment reigns, be the world's standard? From jailing bloggers in Ethiopia to legislating religion-neutral clothing in France, censorship takes many forms. Is censorship ever warranted, even if it's used to promote tolerance? Or should the American model, in which the First Amendment reigns, be the world's standard? Global Ethics Corner: Are the Olympics Worth It?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120803_GEC192.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120803/000777TradeFri, 03 Aug 2012 14:43:00 -0400The London Olympics are unfolding as Britain endures a severe recession. With a $17 billion price tag, are the Olympics worth it for a nation going through financial difficulties? Or does the glory of the games and the temporary economic boost make them a wise investment?The London Olympics are unfolding as Britain endures a severe recession. With a $17 billion price tag, are the Olympics worth it for a nation going through financial difficulties? Or does the glory of the games and the temporary economic boost make them a wise investment?Global Ethics Corner: Do Stricter Gun Controls Reduce Gun-Related Violence?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120727_GEC191.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120727/000776Democracy,SecurityFri, 27 Jul 2012 15:00:00 -0400The gun control debate in the United States has been revived in the wake of the Aurora massacre. With thousands of firearm-related homicides each year in the U.S., should it be harder to buy a gun? Or is gun ownership a core liberty that defines the American way of life?The gun control debate in the United States has been revived in the wake of the Aurora massacre. With thousands of firearm-related homicides each year in the U.S., should it be harder to buy a gun? Or is gun ownership a core liberty that defines the American way of life?Global Ethics Corner: Prosecuting Pirates: Enforcing the Rule of Law at Seahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120720_GEC190.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120720/000775Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:10:00 -0400With Somali piracy surging over the last four years, the UN is calling for travel and financial sanctions on senior pirate leaders. Is this an effective way to punish the ringleaders or could it make piracy more violent? Should the focus, instead, be on the underlying problems in Somalia?With Somali piracy surging over the last four years, the UN is calling for travel and financial sanctions on senior pirate leaders. Is this an effective way to punish the ringleaders or could it make piracy more violent? Should the focus, instead, be on the underlying problems in Somalia?Global Ethics Corner: Should America Stop Selling Weapons to Human Rights Violators?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120713_GEC189.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120713/000774Corporations,Trade,World,EconomyFri, 13 Jul 2012 17:40:00 -0400A recent report showed that the American arms industry made billions last year selling to states with questionable human rights records. Should a global treaty be enacted mandating greater transparency on international arms sales? Should Americans stop selling to these countries altogether?A recent report showed that the American arms industry made billions last year selling to states with questionable human rights records. Should a global treaty be enacted mandating greater transparency on international arms sales? Should Americans stop selling to these countries altogether?Global Ethics Corner: How Should Domestic Drones Be Regulated?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120706_GEC188.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120706/000773Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:43:00 -0400Americans are used to hearing about drones being used in Pakistan and Yemen, but they are increasingly being deployed domestically. With organizations from NASA to community colleges flying unmanned aerial vehicles in the U.S., what is the best way to regulate this technology?Americans are used to hearing about drones being used in Pakistan and Yemen, but they are increasingly being deployed domestically. With organizations from NASA to community colleges flying unmanned aerial vehicles in the U.S., what is the best way to regulate this technology?Global Ethics Corner: Patriotism: Unquestioned Commitment or Dangerous Justification?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110708_GEC138_02.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110708/000666DemocracyFri, 29 Jun 2012 14:15:00 -0400Can you acknowledge dissenters as patriots? Can you dissent and still
sing the national anthem wholeheartedly? Can you live in a middle
ground?
Can you acknowledge dissenters as patriots? Can you dissent and still
sing the national anthem wholeheartedly? Can you live in a middle
ground?
Global Ethics Corner: The ICC Turns 10: Is International Justice Both Just and Effective?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120622_GEC187.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120622/000772Genocide,Human,Rights,Justice,ReconciliationFri, 22 Jun 2012 16:06:00 -0400The International Criminal Court turns 10 in July after a tumultuous first decade. With only a handful of rulings handed down, critics say the ICC is not efficient and beholden to Western ideals. Is it possible for international justice to be fair and effective?The International Criminal Court turns 10 in July after a tumultuous first decade. With only a handful of rulings handed down, critics say the ICC is not efficient and beholden to Western ideals. Is it possible for international justice to be fair and effective?Global Ethics Corner: The Ethics of Cyber Warfarehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120615_GEC186.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120615b/000771WarfareFri, 15 Jun 2012 15:35:00 -0400An influential Russian engineer recently called for an international ban on cyber weapons, saying that they could have unforeseen consequences, but many American analysts disagree. Are these weapons dangerous or are they a cheaper and more ethical alternative to traditional warfare? An influential Russian engineer recently called for an international ban on cyber weapons, saying that they could have unforeseen consequences, but many American analysts disagree. Are these weapons dangerous or are they a cheaper and more ethical alternative to traditional warfare? Global Ethics Corner: The Ethics of Citizens United: Does Corporate Cash Threaten Democracy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120608_GEC185.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120608b/000770Corporations,DemocracyFri, 08 Jun 2012 16:40:00 -0400Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently won his recall election and many are saying this is due, in part, to the Citizens United decision, which gave corporations and unions free reign to spend on elections. Does the influx of corporate cash make elections less fair or more free?Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker recently won his recall election and many are saying this is due, in part, to the Citizens United decision, which gave corporations and unions free reign to spend on elections. Does the influx of corporate cash make elections less fair or more free?Global Ethics Corner: Is a Kill List of Terrorists Ethical?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120601_GEC184.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120601/000769Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:34:00 -0400After a recent New York Times story on Obama's kill list of terrorists, many are questioning the president's counterterrorism strategy. Is it ethical for President Obama to be selecting targets? Should the United States be doing more to keep civilians from becoming collateral damage?After a recent New York Times story on Obama's kill list of terrorists, many are questioning the president's counterterrorism strategy. Is it ethical for President Obama to be selecting targets? Should the United States be doing more to keep civilians from becoming collateral damage?Global Ethics Corner: What Does Chen Guangcheng's Arrival in the U.S. Mean for Human Rights in China?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120525_GEC183.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120525/000768EducationFri, 25 May 2012 14:05:00 -0400With Chen Guangcheng now in the United States on a student visa, a diplomatic nightmare has been averted for the Obama administration. But this compromise has left some human rights advocates disappointed. What effect, if any, will Chen's arrival have on human rights in China? With Chen Guangcheng now in the United States on a student visa, a diplomatic nightmare has been averted for the Obama administration. But this compromise has left some human rights advocates disappointed. What effect, if any, will Chen's arrival have on human rights in China? Global Ethics Corner: Should Universities be Giving so Many Ph.D.'s?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120518_GEC182.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120518/000767Education,Labor,RightsFri, 18 May 2012 14:49:00 -0400A Ph.D. used to be a ticket to a comfortable career in academia. But, in recent years, increasing numbers of Ph.D.'s have had trouble finding jobs or are earning less than minimum wage with no benefits. Are universities responsible for matching supply and demand in the Ph.D. job market?A Ph.D. used to be a ticket to a comfortable career in academia. But, in recent years, increasing numbers of Ph.D.'s have had trouble finding jobs or are earning less than minimum wage with no benefits. Are universities responsible for matching supply and demand in the Ph.D. job market?Global Ethics Corner: Vigilante Justice: Have Libyans' Demands for Retribution Gone Too Far?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120511_GEC181.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120511/000766Justice,Reconciliation,Torture,WarfareFri, 11 May 2012 15:10:00 -0400Libya's civil war is over, but many victims of the Qaddafi regime are still violently meting out justice to their former oppressors. Will this just lead to a vicious cycle of abuse in the North African state? How can Libya balance the victims' needs with the perpetrators' basic human rights?Libya's civil war is over, but many victims of the Qaddafi regime are still violently meting out justice to their former oppressors. Will this just lead to a vicious cycle of abuse in the North African state? How can Libya balance the victims' needs with the perpetrators' basic human rights?Global Ethics Corner: When Are Drones Strikes Ethical?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120504_GEC180.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120504b/000765Security,Terrorism,WarfareFri, 04 May 2012 10:54:00 -0400President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser recently defended drone strikes, saying they are legal, wise, and moral. But, citing international law, many critics question this approach, especially in a non-combat zone like Pakistan. Is it ethically problematic to rely on drone strikes?President Obama's top counterterrorism adviser recently defended drone strikes, saying they are legal, wise, and moral. But, citing international law, many critics question this approach, especially in a non-combat zone like Pakistan. Is it ethically problematic to rely on drone strikes?Global Ethics Corner: A Warrior Ethic: Can Military Ethics be Taught?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120427_GEC179.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120427/000764Ethics,WarfareFri, 27 Apr 2012 14:53:00 -0400After the recent highly publicized stories of American military members desecrating the remains of Taliban soldiers, many in the U.S. armed forces are learning about the ethics of war through workshops. Will these lessons work? Can warfare morality be learned in a classroom?After the recent highly publicized stories of American military members desecrating the remains of Taliban soldiers, many in the U.S. armed forces are learning about the ethics of war through workshops. Will these lessons work? Can warfare morality be learned in a classroom?Global Ethics Corner: Do Super-Maximum Security Prisons Constitute Cruel and Unusual Punishment?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120413_GEC177.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120413b/000762European,Union,Human,Rights,TortureFri, 13 Apr 2012 15:30:00 -0400A surprise ruling from the European Court of Human Rights could send five terror suspects to a super-maximum security prison in the United States. Is keeping inmates in solitary confinement for years a form of torture? Or is Supermax a necessary tool to combat global terror?A surprise ruling from the European Court of Human Rights could send five terror suspects to a super-maximum security prison in the United States. Is keeping inmates in solitary confinement for years a form of torture? Or is Supermax a necessary tool to combat global terror?Global Ethics Corner: Daisey and Foxconn: Is Exaggeration Acceptable When Raising Awareness?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120406_GEC176.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120405/000761Corporations,Health,TradeThu, 05 Apr 2012 11:59:00 -0400Mike Daisey has admitted to fabricating parts of his story on Foxconn for This American Life. But, perhaps partly due to the attention his story received, the Chinese factory is undergoing a labor audit and plans to raise wages. Is it ever ethical to lie for a larger truth?Mike Daisey has admitted to fabricating parts of his story on Foxconn for This American Life. But, perhaps partly due to the attention his story received, the Chinese factory is undergoing a labor audit and plans to raise wages. Is it ever ethical to lie for a larger truth?Global Ethics Corner: Ethics in Banking: Is There Hope for Wall Street?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120323_GEC174.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120323/000759Corporations,World,EconomyFri, 23 Mar 2012 10:12:00 -0400The very public resignation of Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith is the low point in a bad year for Wall Street. With the Occupy movement and a rumored recruiting crisis in mind, is there any hope left for Wall Street? Can the banks rebound and find a way to be ethical?The very public resignation of Goldman Sachs executive Greg Smith is the low point in a bad year for Wall Street. With the Occupy movement and a rumored recruiting crisis in mind, is there any hope left for Wall Street? Can the banks rebound and find a way to be ethical?Global Ethics Corner: Kony 2012: The Power of Simplicity or the Perils of Oversimplification?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120316_GEC173.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120316b/000758Intervention,WarfareFri, 16 Mar 2012 14:55:00 -0400Invisible Children's Kony 2012 campaign has reached critical mass and turned Joseph Kony into a household name. But does the organization's simplified message misinform the public and whitewash the evils of the Ugandan government? Will it all be worth it if Kony is arrested?Invisible Children's Kony 2012 campaign has reached critical mass and turned Joseph Kony into a household name. But does the organization's simplified message misinform the public and whitewash the evils of the Ugandan government? Will it all be worth it if Kony is arrested?Global Ethics Corner: Scotland Steps Up: Will it Become Independent?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120309_GEC172.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120309/000756OilFri, 09 Mar 2012 16:16:00 -0500With a recent resurgence of nationalism, Scottish independence is once again a topic of discussion. Do Scotland's vast oil reserves make this a realistic possibility? Or would reliance on a single resource cause the new country to struggle economically after breaking away from the U.K.? With a recent resurgence of nationalism, Scottish independence is once again a topic of discussion. Do Scotland's vast oil reserves make this a realistic possibility? Or would reliance on a single resource cause the new country to struggle economically after breaking away from the U.K.? Global Ethics Corner: A Force for Good or Evil? Google Maps and Border Warshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120302_GEC171_v2.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120302/000755WarfareFri, 02 Mar 2012 15:08:00 -0500Border disputes have been around for thousands of years, but in the age of Google Maps, they are taking on another dimension. Does Google bear any responsibility if a conflict arises because of borders it has drawn? Border disputes have been around for thousands of years, but in the age of Google Maps, they are taking on another dimension. Does Google bear any responsibility if a conflict arises because of borders it has drawn? Global Ethics Corner: China on the Rise: Is China's Political Model Superior?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120224_GEC170.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120224b/000750Democracy,European,UnionFri, 24 Feb 2012 15:07:00 -0500With economic malaise and political stalemates commonplace across the U.S. and Europe, some are beginning to look to China for answers. Is democracy, with its check and balances, still the best form of governance? Or could the West learn a few things from the China model?With economic malaise and political stalemates commonplace across the U.S. and Europe, some are beginning to look to China for answers. Is democracy, with its check and balances, still the best form of governance? Or could the West learn a few things from the China model?Global Ethics Corner: Should the International Community Intervene in Syria?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120217_GEC169.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120217/000747InterventionFri, 17 Feb 2012 11:44:00 -0500It's been almost a year since demonstrations started in Syria and the government crackdown gets bloodier every day. With sanctions not producing results, is it time for a military intervention? Or do conditions on the ground and possible civilian deaths make this option too risky? It's been almost a year since demonstrations started in Syria and the government crackdown gets bloodier every day. With sanctions not producing results, is it time for a military intervention? Or do conditions on the ground and possible civilian deaths make this option too risky? Global Ethics Corner: The Cuban Embargo Turns 50: Time to Rethink U.S. Policy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120210_GEC168.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120210/000746Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:09:00 -0500As the Cuban embargo reaches a milestone, a majority of Americans think it's time for a change. Many argue that the communist stronghold is no longer a threat and the sanctions only serve to hurt the Cuban people. Is it time to lift the embargo or should Obama maintain the status quo?As the Cuban embargo reaches a milestone, a majority of Americans think it's time for a change. Many argue that the communist stronghold is no longer a threat and the sanctions only serve to hurt the Cuban people. Is it time to lift the embargo or should Obama maintain the status quo?Global Ethics Corner: The Arab Spring Turns One Year Old: What Next?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120203_GEC167.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120203/000744Democracy,IslamFri, 03 Feb 2012 14:24:00 -0500As the Arab Spring celebrates its one-year anniversary, the West is cautiously awaiting the next step. Will democracy flourish in the Middle East and North Africa? Or will authoritarianism and fundamental Islam be the basis for the new governments born from the revolutions of 2011?As the Arab Spring celebrates its one-year anniversary, the West is cautiously awaiting the next step. Will democracy flourish in the Middle East and North Africa? Or will authoritarianism and fundamental Islam be the basis for the new governments born from the revolutions of 2011?Global Ethics Corner: Made in the USA: The Return of American Manufacturinghttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120127_GEC166.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120127/000738Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0500President Obama's plan for a manufacturing revival has seen bipartisan support, but some economists are asking serious questions. Will more Americans on assembly lines stifle innovation? And can the U.S. compete with the lower wages and willing workers found overseas?
President Obama's plan for a manufacturing revival has seen bipartisan support, but some economists are asking serious questions. Will more Americans on assembly lines stifle innovation? And can the U.S. compete with the lower wages and willing workers found overseas?
Global Ethics Corner: NATO and Turkey: Should Human Rights Be Sacrificed for a Missile Defense System?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120120_GEC165.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120120/000736Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:44:00 -0500As NATO's missile defense system goes live in Turkey, questions have been raised about the nation's human rights record. Should NATO condemn Turkey's recent crackdowns on free speech and the media? Or does the country's geostrategic importance trump these concerns? As NATO's missile defense system goes live in Turkey, questions have been raised about the nation's human rights record. Should NATO condemn Turkey's recent crackdowns on free speech and the media? Or does the country's geostrategic importance trump these concerns? Global Ethics Corner: Primaries and Democracy: Debating the Costs and Benefits of Primary Electionshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120113_GEC164.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120113/000734DemocracyFri, 13 Jan 2012 14:25:00 -0500With primary season starting up, the Republican candidates are traveling around the nation, making stump speeches, kissing babies, and spending millions. Is this staple of American politics a showcase for democracy? Or does it just exacerbate ideological polarization in the U.S.?With primary season starting up, the Republican candidates are traveling around the nation, making stump speeches, kissing babies, and spending millions. Is this staple of American politics a showcase for democracy? Or does it just exacerbate ideological polarization in the U.S.?Global Ethics Corner: North Korea: Engage, Ignore, or Confront?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20120106_GEC163.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20120106/000731Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:09:00 -0500With the recent death of Kim Jong-il, the United States is once again wondering what to do about North Korea. Is engagement with the nation's new leader, Kim Jong-un, the answer? Or should the U.S. isolate the rogue state and continue to ignore its threats?With the recent death of Kim Jong-il, the United States is once again wondering what to do about North Korea. Is engagement with the nation's new leader, Kim Jong-un, the answer? Or should the U.S. isolate the rogue state and continue to ignore its threats?Unpaid Internships: Is Free Labor Fair Labor?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111222_GEC162.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111222/000729Education,Labor,RightsFri, 30 Dec 2011 12:28:00 -0500Unpaid internships are a valuable and sometimes necessary experience for college students and recent graduates, especially in light of the global financial crisis. But is this really a fair labor practice and does it just give an unfair advantage to more well-off job-seekers? Unpaid internships are a valuable and sometimes necessary experience for college students and recent graduates, especially in light of the global financial crisis. But is this really a fair labor practice and does it just give an unfair advantage to more well-off job-seekers? Global Ethics Corner: Was Durban Doomed?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111216_GEC161.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111216/000727EnvironmentFri, 16 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0500With the 17th annual global climate change talks foundering in Durban, little hope is left for a worldwide initiative designed to combat global warming. Will local efforts be enough or does this latest setback truly doom a future of sustainability and worldwide cooperation? With the 17th annual global climate change talks foundering in Durban, little hope is left for a worldwide initiative designed to combat global warming. Will local efforts be enough or does this latest setback truly doom a future of sustainability and worldwide cooperation? Global Ethics Corner: Occupy Moscowhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111209_GEC160.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111209/000724DemocracyFri, 09 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0500With Vladimir Putin's party receiving a rebuke in the December 4th parliamentary elections, Russia is at a crossroads. With alleged voter fraud and massive protests as a backdrop, could this be the start of a new, more democratic era in Moscow or will Putin prevail? With Vladimir Putin's party receiving a rebuke in the December 4th parliamentary elections, Russia is at a crossroads. With alleged voter fraud and massive protests as a backdrop, could this be the start of a new, more democratic era in Moscow or will Putin prevail? Global Ethics Corner: Goodbye Euro?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111202_GEC159.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111202/000719European,Union,World,EconomyFri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500The euro was once thought to be a symbol of peace and prosperity in post-World War II Europe. As the sovereign debt crisis continues, are we watching the end of this currency and, more ominously, a unified Europe?
The euro was once thought to be a symbol of peace and prosperity in post-World War II Europe. As the sovereign debt crisis continues, are we watching the end of this currency and, more ominously, a unified Europe?
Global Ethics Corner: HIV Prevention and Behavior Change in Africa: Are Western-Imported Methods Working?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111123_GEC158.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111125/000715HIV/AIDSFri, 25 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500Are Western-imported methods for fighting HIV/AIDS working in Sub-Saharan Africa? Some critics argue that campaigns more aligned with traditional African values could be more effective in fighting the disease than Western campaigns focused on abstinence and safe sex.Are Western-imported methods for fighting HIV/AIDS working in Sub-Saharan Africa? Some critics argue that campaigns more aligned with traditional African values could be more effective in fighting the disease than Western campaigns focused on abstinence and safe sex.Global Ethics Corner: Privacy and Responsibility on the Internet: Who Should Control your Identity on the Web?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111118_GEC157.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111118b/000713EthicsFri, 18 Nov 2011 15:21:00 -0500Who should control your Internet identity? In an age when bills are paid via PayPal, relationships are forged over Facebook, and revolutions are fueled by Twitter, these questions take on great prominence. How we answer them may define the Internet for years to come.Who should control your Internet identity? In an age when bills are paid via PayPal, relationships are forged over Facebook, and revolutions are fueled by Twitter, these questions take on great prominence. How we answer them may define the Internet for years to come.Global Ethics Corner: Debt and Democracy: Why Shouldn't Greeks Vote on Their Financial Future?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111111_GEC156.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111111/000707Europe,European,Union,World,EconomyFri, 11 Nov 2011 16:05:00 -0500The Greek tragedy unfolding over the European debt deal raises some important questions about the bounds between debt and democracy: Why shouldn't Greeks--or any citizenry for that matter--get to vote on the economic fate of their country?The Greek tragedy unfolding over the European debt deal raises some important questions about the bounds between debt and democracy: Why shouldn't Greeks--or any citizenry for that matter--get to vote on the economic fate of their country?Global Ethics Corner: How Should the U.S. Handle Islamic Terrorists?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111104_GEC155.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111104/000705Terrorism,JusticeFri, 04 Nov 2011 12:39:00 -0400The fact that Guantanamo remains open, although the number of prisoners has been greatly reduced, shows how difficult it is to handle Islamic militants. Meanwhile, targeted killings have increased. Are we killing our high-profile enemies to avoid sending them to military prison?The fact that Guantanamo remains open, although the number of prisoners has been greatly reduced, shows how difficult it is to handle Islamic militants. Meanwhile, targeted killings have increased. Are we killing our high-profile enemies to avoid sending them to military prison?Global Ethics Corner: Child Soldiers and Counter-Terrorism: Should the U.S. Aid Countries that Recruit Child Soldiers?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111028_GEC154.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111028/000701Aid,Ethics,Human,Rights,TerrorismFri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:00 -0400Child soldiers and foreign aid raise an important ethical dilemma: Should allies that use child soldiers receive U.S. military aid, even if it compromises our opposition to the practice? When--if ever--should concerns about security trump concerns for human rights? What do you think?Child soldiers and foreign aid raise an important ethical dilemma: Should allies that use child soldiers receive U.S. military aid, even if it compromises our opposition to the practice? When--if ever--should concerns about security trump concerns for human rights? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Iran and the United States: Is Military Conflict Inevitable?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111021_GEC153.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111021/000697SecurityFri, 21 Oct 2011 12:31:00 -0400Recent allegations of an Iranian assassination plot in the United States have once again raised doubts about the effectiveness of sanctions. As confidence in a diplomatic solution wanes, can U.S. officials avoid military intervention without looking soft on Iran? Recent allegations of an Iranian assassination plot in the United States have once again raised doubts about the effectiveness of sanctions. As confidence in a diplomatic solution wanes, can U.S. officials avoid military intervention without looking soft on Iran? Global Ethics Corner: Occupy Wall Street: Does Rising Income Inequality Threaten American Democracy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111014_GEC152.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111014/000695DemocracyFri, 14 Oct 2011 13:38:00 -0400Does rising income inequality pose a threat to American democracy? This question has long been taboo in American politics. Yet as Occupy Wall Street spreads across the United States, the political consequences of income inequality are grabbing headlines as never before. Does rising income inequality pose a threat to American democracy? This question has long been taboo in American politics. Yet as Occupy Wall Street spreads across the United States, the political consequences of income inequality are grabbing headlines as never before. Global Ethics Corner: Space Junkhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20111007_GEC151.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20111007/000692GlobalizationFri, 07 Oct 2011 12:32:00 -0400According to NASA, over 135 million pieces of man-made metal
debris orbit the Earth. While the space race may be over,
someone's got to do the cleaning up. But who?According to NASA, over 135 million pieces of man-made metal
debris orbit the Earth. While the space race may be over,
someone's got to do the cleaning up. But who?Global Ethics Corner: Blocking the Bid: Is the U.S. right to veto Palestinian Membership to the UN?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110930_GEC150.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110930/000689PeacekeepingFri, 30 Sep 2011 14:25:00 -0400As the UN Security Council weighs the Palestinian bid, is the U.S. right to oppose UN membership? Would Palestinian membership to the UN threaten future peace or could it provide a foundation for future negotiations?As the UN Security Council weighs the Palestinian bid, is the U.S. right to oppose UN membership? Would Palestinian membership to the UN threaten future peace or could it provide a foundation for future negotiations?Global Ethics Corner: China's Aircraft Carrier: Who Rules the Waves?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110923_GEC149.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110923/000687Security,WarfareFri, 23 Sep 2011 16:20:00 -0400Is a far-reaching Chinese navy a threat to American naval superiority or to the West? Is China simply a major power, peacefully rising and pursuing its natural national interests? Perhaps, ruling the waves doesn't have the same importance in the 21st century? What do you think?Is a far-reaching Chinese navy a threat to American naval superiority or to the West? Is China simply a major power, peacefully rising and pursuing its natural national interests? Perhaps, ruling the waves doesn't have the same importance in the 21st century? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Genocide Denial in Rwanda: Dealing with the Past or Subverting Democracy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110916_GEC148.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110916/000683Democracy,Ethics,Genocide,Human,Rights,Justice,WarfareFri, 16 Sep 2011 16:56:00 -0400Do laws that make it a crime to deny the existence of genocide help to lessen the chances of renewed conflict? Or, do they stifle freedom of speech--and risk eliminating political dissent? These are the questions currently debated in Rwanda. Do laws that make it a crime to deny the existence of genocide help to lessen the chances of renewed conflict? Or, do they stifle freedom of speech--and risk eliminating political dissent? These are the questions currently debated in Rwanda. Global Ethics Corner: Ten Years After 9/11: What Have We Learned?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110909_GEC147.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110909/000680Ethics,Islam,Security,TerrorismFri, 09 Sep 2011 15:05:00 -0400As we take stock of the decade since 9/11, the lessons we have learned are still unclear. Ten years on, analysts impart contentious lessons that may even be irreconcilable. As you reflect on the past decade, what did you learn from 9/11? As we take stock of the decade since 9/11, the lessons we have learned are still unclear. Ten years on, analysts impart contentious lessons that may even be irreconcilable. As you reflect on the past decade, what did you learn from 9/11? Global Ethics Corner: The Keystone XL Oil Pipeline and the National Interesthttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110902_GEC145.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110902/000679Energy,OilFri, 02 Sep 2011 14:51:00 -0400A proposed Canadian pipeline would transport bitumen from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries on the Gulf Coast, crossing the border. Is Keystone XL in the national interest? Is secure access to oil worth the climate change consequences? A proposed Canadian pipeline would transport bitumen from the tar sands of Alberta to refineries on the Gulf Coast, crossing the border. Is Keystone XL in the national interest? Is secure access to oil worth the climate change consequences? Global Ethics Corner: Libya After Qaddafi: Redefining our Responsibilitieshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110826_GEC144.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110826/000677Democracy,Ethics,Intervention,PeacekeepingFri, 26 Aug 2011 15:30:00 -0400As Libya prepares for its future, do NATO member states have a moral responsibility to protect peace and stability? Or should Libya's future be of its own making? What do you think? As Libya prepares for its future, do NATO member states have a moral responsibility to protect peace and stability? Or should Libya's future be of its own making? What do you think? Global Ethics Corner: The Debt Crisis: Are Politicians the Problem?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110812_GEC143.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110812/000674World,EconomyFri, 12 Aug 2011 15:52:00 -0400Instead of taking a leadership role, U.S. politicians merely kicked the can down the road to resolve the debt ceiling crisis, kicking off a U.S. credit rating downgrade and a global stock market meltdown. Should the U.S. government be given more or less authority in light of recent events?Instead of taking a leadership role, U.S. politicians merely kicked the can down the road to resolve the debt ceiling crisis, kicking off a U.S. credit rating downgrade and a global stock market meltdown. Should the U.S. government be given more or less authority in light of recent events?Global Ethics Corner: Cyberwar Strategy: Defensive or Offensive?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110805_GEC142.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110805/000673Security,Terrorism,WarfareFri, 05 Aug 2011 16:30:00 -0400Governments and corporations are under serious and growing threat from cyber attacks. Which do you favor: a strategy that seeks out hackers and punishes them at the risk of waging an undeclared cyberwar, or a more defensive strategy, as adopted by today's Pentagon?Governments and corporations are under serious and growing threat from cyber attacks. Which do you favor: a strategy that seeks out hackers and punishes them at the risk of waging an undeclared cyberwar, or a more defensive strategy, as adopted by today's Pentagon?Global Ethics Corner: Norway: When Belief Justifies Murderhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110729_GEC141.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110729/000672Ethics,Religion,TerrorismFri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:00 -0400The power of belief is terrifying. Do you believe anything strongly enough to take a life without the sanction of authorities? Can any belief justify the killing of innocents? Where do you stand between belief and action?The power of belief is terrifying. Do you believe anything strongly enough to take a life without the sanction of authorities? Can any belief justify the killing of innocents? Where do you stand between belief and action?Global Ethics Corner: Privacy, Ethics, and News of the Worldhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110722_GEC140.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110722/000670Ethics,SecurityFri, 22 Jul 2011 15:00:00 -0400Outrage over News of the World's use of phone hacking raises the question: when is hacking acceptable? Phone surveillance is a common tool for national security. Where do you draw the line?Outrage over News of the World's use of phone hacking raises the question: when is hacking acceptable? Phone surveillance is a common tool for national security. Where do you draw the line?Global Ethics Corner: The Challenge of Population Growthhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110715_GEC139.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110715/000668Health,PovertyFri, 15 Jul 2011 14:50:00 -0400World population may hit 10.1 billion by the year 2100. Are population issues individual choices or are they fundamental concerns of public policy? How aggressively should policy intervene?World population may hit 10.1 billion by the year 2100. Are population issues individual choices or are they fundamental concerns of public policy? How aggressively should policy intervene?Global Ethics Corner: Congress, the President, and Libyahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110701_GEC137.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110701/000664Democracy,Intervention,Peacekeeping,WarfareFri, 01 Jul 2011 15:30:00 -0400Should the president be supported by the legislative branch when making difficult foreign policy decisions requiring the use of force? How does this apply to Libya? Should the president be supported by the legislative branch when making difficult foreign policy decisions requiring the use of force? How does this apply to Libya? Global Ethics Corner: To Kill a Mockingbird and Justicehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110624_GEC136.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110624/000659Justice,EthicsFri, 24 Jun 2011 15:30:00 -0400In To Kill a Mockingbird an innocent man is wrongfully sentenced. The author argues that all we can do in the face of injustice is try, accept, and move on. Should we trust always trust institutions? When the system fails is it enough to have fought, or should we go on to fight again?
In To Kill a Mockingbird an innocent man is wrongfully sentenced. The author argues that all we can do in the face of injustice is try, accept, and move on. Should we trust always trust institutions? When the system fails is it enough to have fought, or should we go on to fight again?
Global Ethics Corner: Targeting Enemies in War: Is a Kill List Justified?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100611_GEC84.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100611/000498Terrorism,SecuritySat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400Governments have a moral responsibility to protect their citizens. How far does that extend? Is a kill list justified? Governments have a moral responsibility to protect their citizens. How far does that extend? Is a kill list justified? Global Ethics Corner: Is There A 'Third Way' to Engage China?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110610_GEC134.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110610b/000651Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:12:00 -0400The Chinese economy and defense budget have grown at an enormous rate over the past five years. Do you think that this will lead to global confrontation? Or will China have a peaceful rise? Could there be a third way that blends competition and cooperation?
The Chinese economy and defense budget have grown at an enormous rate over the past five years. Do you think that this will lead to global confrontation? Or will China have a peaceful rise? Could there be a third way that blends competition and cooperation?
Global Ethics Corner: Southern Sudan: Would You Declare War?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110603_GEC133.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110603/000649Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:24:00 -0400Within weeks of independence for Southern Sudan, the Northern Sudanese Army annexed the disputed town of Abyei. Should Southern Sudan respond militarily, risking a larger war? Or should they move ahead with independence on July 9 as planned?
Within weeks of independence for Southern Sudan, the Northern Sudanese Army annexed the disputed town of Abyei. Should Southern Sudan respond militarily, risking a larger war? Or should they move ahead with independence on July 9 as planned?
Global Ethics Corner: When Government Changes the Rules: Taiwan's Feed-in-Tariffhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110506_GEC129.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110506/000636Fri, 06 May 2011 15:49:00 -0400Taiwan requires electric utilities to purchase renewable energy, subsidized by the government. When solar rates went down, the government changed the contract terms, saving on government funding but causing the solar investors to make less profit. Was this justified?Taiwan requires electric utilities to purchase renewable energy, subsidized by the government. When solar rates went down, the government changed the contract terms, saving on government funding but causing the solar investors to make less profit. Was this justified?Global Ethics Corner: The Power of Economic Modelshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110421_GEC127.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110421b/000624Fri, 22 Apr 2011 09:39:00 -0400Economic models were the basis for crucial practical decisions that led to the 2008-09 financial crisis. Yet government bailouts remain controversial because free market advocates see intervention as wrong. Do you agree with the need to manage markets? Or should the economy be guided only be the invisible hand?Economic models were the basis for crucial practical decisions that led to the 2008-09 financial crisis. Yet government bailouts remain controversial because free market advocates see intervention as wrong. Do you agree with the need to manage markets? Or should the economy be guided only be the invisible hand?Global Ethics Corner: Assisting Political Parties in the Middle Easthttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110415_GEC126.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110415b/000622DemocracyFri, 15 Apr 2011 14:12:00 -0400In the aftermath of popular uprisings in the Middle East, Western aid-donors are confronted by a difficult dilemma. Should they work with anti-democratic or politically extreme domestic groups? Is excluding some parties in the name of democracy justified?In the aftermath of popular uprisings in the Middle East, Western aid-donors are confronted by a difficult dilemma. Should they work with anti-democratic or politically extreme domestic groups? Is excluding some parties in the name of democracy justified?Global Ethics Corner: Lustration: Purging Civil Servants in New Democracieshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110408_GEC125.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110408c/000618DemocracyFri, 08 Apr 2011 15:03:00 -0400In transitions from authoritarian rule to democracy, systems must decide who to exclude from public office. What do you do with those who, without being guilty, cannot be called innocent? Is it undemocratic to ban them from holding government positions?
In transitions from authoritarian rule to democracy, systems must decide who to exclude from public office. What do you do with those who, without being guilty, cannot be called innocent? Is it undemocratic to ban them from holding government positions?
Global Ethics Corner: The Impact of Dependence on Oilhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110401_GEC124.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110401/000615Energy,OilFri, 01 Apr 2011 12:49:00 -0400Oil is cost-efficient as a primary energy source--in the short term. Long-term, however, oil poses economic risks and damages the environment. Should we allow markets to determine energy sources or implement energy policies to invest in alternatives?
Oil is cost-efficient as a primary energy source--in the short term. Long-term, however, oil poses economic risks and damages the environment. Should we allow markets to determine energy sources or implement energy policies to invest in alternatives?
Global Ethics Corner: Turkey, Islam, and Democracyhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110311_GEC121.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110311/000605DemocracyFri, 11 Mar 2011 11:51:00 -0500Turkey's democracy has been extolled as a model in the Middle East, but has also been belittled for its creeping authoritarianism. Does Turkey offer hope to those states making a democratic transformation in the Arab world? Or is its system under threat?Turkey's democracy has been extolled as a model in the Middle East, but has also been belittled for its creeping authoritarianism. Does Turkey offer hope to those states making a democratic transformation in the Arab world? Or is its system under threat?Global Ethics Corner: Defeating Piracyhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110304_GEC120.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110304/000603SecurityFri, 04 Mar 2011 10:41:00 -0500In March 2011, there were over 50 vessels and 800 people held hostage by Somali pirates. What should be the response to these captures? Should a third party attack, negotiate, seek legal remedies, or continue to make the best of a terrible situation?
In March 2011, there were over 50 vessels and 800 people held hostage by Somali pirates. What should be the response to these captures? Should a third party attack, negotiate, seek legal remedies, or continue to make the best of a terrible situation?
Global Ethics Corner: Jobs: Computers versus Humanshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110218_GEC118.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110218/000593Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:16:00 -0500Could the slow job growth rate of the Great Recession be attributed to new technologies replacing human labor and intelligence? Is artificial intelligence likely or desirable in a post-industrial society?Could the slow job growth rate of the Great Recession be attributed to new technologies replacing human labor and intelligence? Is artificial intelligence likely or desirable in a post-industrial society?Global Ethics Corner: Egypt: Democracy or Demography?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110204_GEC116.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110204/000587Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:51:00 -0500Two waves are overwhelming Egypt and possibly the Middle East: democracy and demography. Can a youthful imperative for rapid change amplify or diminish the growth of democracy? Can a populist revolution contain the seeds of an authoritarian regime? Two waves are overwhelming Egypt and possibly the Middle East: democracy and demography. Can a youthful imperative for rapid change amplify or diminish the growth of democracy? Can a populist revolution contain the seeds of an authoritarian regime? Global Ethics Corner: Tunisia: The Jasmine Revolution and Western Foreign Policyhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110128_GEC115.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110128/000583Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:43:00 -0500In Tunisia, the Jasmine Revolution showed the vulnerability of unpopular and anti-democratic regimes. Should the West support authoritarian regimes to contain political Islam? Or should it watch popular passions erect potentially anti-democratic governments? In Tunisia, the Jasmine Revolution showed the vulnerability of unpopular and anti-democratic regimes. Should the West support authoritarian regimes to contain political Islam? Or should it watch popular passions erect potentially anti-democratic governments? Global Ethics Corner: 2011 Top Risks and Ethical Decisionshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110121_GEC114.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110121/000579Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:09:00 -0500The annual announcement from the Eurasia Group of top global risks is here. Do you agree with their choice of fundamental issues for this year?
The annual announcement from the Eurasia Group of top global risks is here. Do you agree with their choice of fundamental issues for this year?
Global Ethics Corner: Populism, Protectionism, and Chinahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110114_GEC113.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110114/000575Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:36:00 -0500Chinese policies tilt the field and undermine free trade, according to journalist David Leonhardt. Should the U.S. use sanctions more aggressively to enforce free trade principles and to protect domestic production? Or are the negative economic consequences too risky?
Chinese policies tilt the field and undermine free trade, according to journalist David Leonhardt. Should the U.S. use sanctions more aggressively to enforce free trade principles and to protect domestic production? Or are the negative economic consequences too risky?
Global Ethics Corner: Diplomats and Commercial Saleshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20110107_GEC112.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110107/000574Fri, 07 Jan 2011 10:08:00 -0500Wikileaks cables reveal that U.S. diplomats are a big part of the sales force. Is diplomacy diminished or conflicts harder to resolve if diplomats are aggressive commercial partisans? Or are diplomats promoting products a crucial part of 21st century international affairs?
Wikileaks cables reveal that U.S. diplomats are a big part of the sales force. Is diplomacy diminished or conflicts harder to resolve if diplomats are aggressive commercial partisans? Or are diplomats promoting products a crucial part of 21st century international affairs?
Global Ethics Corner: International Humanitarian Law and Non-State Actorshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101217_GEC111.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101217b/000571Security,Terrorism,WarfareFri, 17 Dec 2010 15:18:00 -0500Should non-state armed groups be excluded from the formal realm of international humanitarian law? Should they be held to the same standards as states during warfare? What is the proper mechanism for enforcing the rules of war without lending non-state actors legitimacy?Should non-state armed groups be excluded from the formal realm of international humanitarian law? Should they be held to the same standards as states during warfare? What is the proper mechanism for enforcing the rules of war without lending non-state actors legitimacy?Global Ethics Corner: WikiLeaks: Trust or Transparency?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101210_GEC110.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101210/000568SecurityFri, 10 Dec 2010 14:51:00 -0500U.S. diplomatic cables exposed through WikiLeaks raise several questions about transparency and trust. Should governments employ secrecy in diplomacy? Without transparency, are democracy and diplomacy compatible?U.S. diplomatic cables exposed through WikiLeaks raise several questions about transparency and trust. Should governments employ secrecy in diplomacy? Without transparency, are democracy and diplomacy compatible?Global Ethics Corner: Interests or Values: The West and Israelhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101203_GEC109.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101203/000563Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:41:00 -0500Western support of Israel demonstrates a clash of interests and values. Israel is a key U.S. ally, yet its policies towards Gaza and the West Bank are repeatedly marked with human rights violations. Can there be a middle ground in foreign policy where interests and values meet?Western support of Israel demonstrates a clash of interests and values. Israel is a key U.S. ally, yet its policies towards Gaza and the West Bank are repeatedly marked with human rights violations. Can there be a middle ground in foreign policy where interests and values meet?Global Ethics Corner: Ethics and Humanitarian Interventionhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101124_GEC108.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101126/000562InterventionFri, 26 Nov 2010 17:34:00 -0500The UN Charter states that human rights is the responsibility of international society. It also prohibits forceful interference against the territorial integrity and political independence of any state. Which takes precedence in humanitarian crises, sovereignty or human rights?
The UN Charter states that human rights is the responsibility of international society. It also prohibits forceful interference against the territorial integrity and political independence of any state. Which takes precedence in humanitarian crises, sovereignty or human rights?
Global Ethics Corner: WTO and the Washington vs. Beijing Consensushttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101119_GEC107.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101119/000561Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:04:00 -0500With the rise in power of emerging markets and developing economies should the architecture of global economics change to reflect their market approaches? Should the U.S. direct reforms, or should China and other developing markets take leadership?With the rise in power of emerging markets and developing economies should the architecture of global economics change to reflect their market approaches? Should the U.S. direct reforms, or should China and other developing markets take leadership?Global Ethics Corner: Handpicking Successors and the Brazilian Electionshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101112_GEC106.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101112/000558Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:55:00 -0500Brazil's President Lula da Silva handpicked Dilma Rousseff as his successor, even though she has never held political office. How important is continuity in governments? Is handpicking a successor acceptable in order to win an election or to direct a government? What do you think? Brazil's President Lula da Silva handpicked Dilma Rousseff as his successor, even though she has never held political office. How important is continuity in governments? Is handpicking a successor acceptable in order to win an election or to direct a government? What do you think? Global Ethics Corner: The EU and Serbiahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101105_GEC105.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101105/000556Europe,European,Union,GenocideFri, 05 Nov 2010 12:15:00 -0400Would Serbian admission to the EU prevent another Balkan War? Is promoting Serbian democracy more important than securing justice for 1990s genocides? In pursuing war criminals, is the carrot of EU admission more effective than the stick of EU exclusion?Would Serbian admission to the EU prevent another Balkan War? Is promoting Serbian democracy more important than securing justice for 1990s genocides? In pursuing war criminals, is the carrot of EU admission more effective than the stick of EU exclusion?Global Ethics Corner: Neo-liberalism and Welfarehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101029_GEC104.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101029/000553Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:11:00 -0400Do markets promote the greatest good for the greatest number? What do you think? Should long-term economic growth, promised by a free market, be prioritized over concerns about inequality? How do you balance a society's need both to create wealth and insure welfare?Do markets promote the greatest good for the greatest number? What do you think? Should long-term economic growth, promised by a free market, be prioritized over concerns about inequality? How do you balance a society's need both to create wealth and insure welfare?Global Ethics Corner: Can Moral Injury Be a Wound of War?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101022_GEC103.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101022/000549WarfareFri, 22 Oct 2010 11:17:00 -0400Moral injury is a new concept to describe the harm done to combatants traumatized by war. Is this concept confined to combatants alone, or is moral injury to soldiers simply a more extreme extension of the moral issues faced by everyone? Moral injury is a new concept to describe the harm done to combatants traumatized by war. Is this concept confined to combatants alone, or is moral injury to soldiers simply a more extreme extension of the moral issues faced by everyone? Global Ethics Corner: Politics and Civilityhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101015_GEC102.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101015b/000545Democracy,EthicsFri, 15 Oct 2010 16:39:00 -0400Civility has fled the 24/7 news cycle. Public life need not be this way. Why do we tolerate, even gorge, on this lack of civility? How do you handle public debate? Do you paint opposing views as demonic?Civility has fled the 24/7 news cycle. Public life need not be this way. Why do we tolerate, even gorge, on this lack of civility? How do you handle public debate? Do you paint opposing views as demonic?Global Ethics Corner: Geoengineeringhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101008_GEC101.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101008/000541EnvironmentFri, 08 Oct 2010 11:03:00 -0400Global warming makes it impossible to limit environmentalism to one country. Should geoengineering be regulated multilaterally before rogue countries experiment with our collective future? Or does the problem demand research and action now, despite the risks?Global warming makes it impossible to limit environmentalism to one country. Should geoengineering be regulated multilaterally before rogue countries experiment with our collective future? Or does the problem demand research and action now, despite the risks?Global Ethics Corner: China and the U.S.: Trade Wars or Mutual Advantagehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20101001_GEC100.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20101001/000539World,EconomyFri, 01 Oct 2010 10:51:00 -0400China undervalues its currency and pursues an export-led growth model, resulting in the loss of U.S. jobs. Confrontation on this issue is dangerous, yet doing nothing is potentially disastrous for the U.S. economy. How would you respond to China's growing power?China undervalues its currency and pursues an export-led growth model, resulting in the loss of U.S. jobs. Confrontation on this issue is dangerous, yet doing nothing is potentially disastrous for the U.S. economy. How would you respond to China's growing power?Global Ethics Corner: Deepwater Drilling and Fossil Fuelshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100924_GEC99.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100924b/000533Energy,OilFri, 24 Sep 2010 10:08:00 -0400Offshore oil spills have devastating consequences, yet storm-drain runoff from leaky cars and gas stations can be just as bad. Do the risks of deepwater drilling outweigh the rewards? Could efficiency and innovations on land meet our energy demands without further drilling?
Offshore oil spills have devastating consequences, yet storm-drain runoff from leaky cars and gas stations can be just as bad. Do the risks of deepwater drilling outweigh the rewards? Could efficiency and innovations on land meet our energy demands without further drilling?
Global Ethics Corner: Extinctionhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100917_GEC98.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100917/000528EnvironmentFri, 17 Sep 2010 10:08:00 -0400What should be the balance between preservation and consumption? Should there be a global ethic for protecting endangered species? If so, how should it be enforced?What should be the balance between preservation and consumption? Should there be a global ethic for protecting endangered species? If so, how should it be enforced?Global Ethics Corner: Declining Fish Stockshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100910_GEC97.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100910b/000526EnvironmentFri, 10 Sep 2010 11:07:00 -0400Three-quarters of the world's fish stocks are in distress and many fisheries could collapse by midcentury. Should we ban industrial fishing or regulate it for sustainable output? Can farmed fish make up the difference? Furthermore, who will police the oceans? What do you think?Three-quarters of the world's fish stocks are in distress and many fisheries could collapse by midcentury. Should we ban industrial fishing or regulate it for sustainable output? Can farmed fish make up the difference? Furthermore, who will police the oceans? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: The Sustainability of Citieshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100903_GEC96.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100903b/000524Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:14:00 -0400Half the world now lives in cities, and they are growing. Are megacities an opportunity or a threat? Half the world now lives in cities, and they are growing. Are megacities an opportunity or a threat? Global Ethics Corner: Aircraft Carriers and Anti-Ship Missileshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100108_GEC95.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100827/000522Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:54:00 -0400Have aircraft carriers lost their place as core naval assets for projecting force? Does the carrier's symbolic role and massive armament still sustain its central mission? For instance, would you risk U.S. carriers in a conflict across the Taiwan Strait? Have aircraft carriers lost their place as core naval assets for projecting force? Does the carrier's symbolic role and massive armament still sustain its central mission? For instance, would you risk U.S. carriers in a conflict across the Taiwan Strait? Global Ethics Corner: Enjoying, Managing, or Restoring Trouthttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100820_GEC94.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100820/000520Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:53:00 -0400Should national parks introduce non-native species for recreational purposes, or focus on preserving the parks' natural state?Should national parks introduce non-native species for recreational purposes, or focus on preserving the parks' natural state?Global Ethics Corner: A Mosque at Ground Zerohttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100813_GEC93.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100813/000518Islam,ReligionFri, 13 Aug 2010 13:55:00 -0400The proposed building of an Islamic community center two blocks from 9/11's Ground Zero has become a contentious issue. Would building the center promote the American virtues of religious freedom and speech? Or would it be counterproductive and insensitive, even if the intent is pure?The proposed building of an Islamic community center two blocks from 9/11's Ground Zero has become a contentious issue. Would building the center promote the American virtues of religious freedom and speech? Or would it be counterproductive and insensitive, even if the intent is pure?Global Ethics Corner: Smartphones: From Popular Product to Ethical Dilemmahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100806_GEC92.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100806/000517Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:53:00 -0400Smartphones rely on coltan, much of which is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Given that the Congo represents one of the worst illustrations of modern mineral exploitation, what will you do?Smartphones rely on coltan, much of which is mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Given that the Congo represents one of the worst illustrations of modern mineral exploitation, what will you do?Global Ethics Corner: Secrecy in Foreign Policyhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100730_GEC91.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100730/000515Terrorism,SecurityFri, 30 Jul 2010 11:21:00 -0400Is secrecy in foreign policy an unfortunate yet necessary way to maintain national security? Does the lack of transparency in state decisions undermine democracy?Is secrecy in foreign policy an unfortunate yet necessary way to maintain national security? Does the lack of transparency in state decisions undermine democracy?Global Ethics Corner: Security in Americahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100723_GEC90.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100723/000513SecurityFri, 23 Jul 2010 13:48:00 -0400The growth in national security measures since 9/11 is striking. Is this level of government investment worthwhile? Is there ever such a thing as enough security?The growth in national security measures since 9/11 is striking. Is this level of government investment worthwhile? Is there ever such a thing as enough security?Global Ethics Corner: Who Dies in Afghanistan: Soldiers, Civilians, or the Mission?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100716_GEC89.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100716/000511Just,War,WarfareFri, 16 Jul 2010 10:39:00 -0400How do you choose missions to fight a war effectively, while minimizing civilian deaths and meeting the obligation to your soldiers?How do you choose missions to fight a war effectively, while minimizing civilian deaths and meeting the obligation to your soldiers?info@cceia.org ()Global Ethics Corner: Mexico: Violence and Democracyhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100709_GEC88.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100709/000510Democracy,SecurityFri, 09 Jul 2010 15:11:00 -0400Must governments meet violence with an authoritarian response? In the recent Mexican election, citizens could demand a crackdown on druglords at the price of personal freedoms, or continue to participate at the risk of their safety. Mexicans chose the latter. What would you do? Must governments meet violence with an authoritarian response? In the recent Mexican election, citizens could demand a crackdown on druglords at the price of personal freedoms, or continue to participate at the risk of their safety. Mexicans chose the latter. What would you do? Global Ethics Corner: Google and State Capitalism?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100702_GEC87.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100702/000508CorporationsFri, 02 Jul 2010 14:16:00 -0400Does the state capitalism model present a challenge to free market political systems? Is Google's confrontation with China a taste of the future? What do you think?Does the state capitalism model present a challenge to free market political systems? Is Google's confrontation with China a taste of the future? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Chinese Currency and Ethicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100625_GEC86.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100625/000506Ethics,Labor,Rights,Trade,World,EconomyFri, 25 Jun 2010 14:35:00 -0400When China loosens the peg of its currency to the dollar, the U.S. will benefit--but it may hurt labor in China. While the looser Chinese currency is fairer to trading partners, it conflicts with protection of Chinese citizens' interests. How would you balance the two concerns?When China loosens the peg of its currency to the dollar, the U.S. will benefit--but it may hurt labor in China. While the looser Chinese currency is fairer to trading partners, it conflicts with protection of Chinese citizens' interests. How would you balance the two concerns?Global Ethics Corner: Rwandan Health Care: A Model for the West?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100618_GEC85.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100618/000501HealthFri, 18 Jun 2010 09:48:00 -0400In Rwanda, 92 percent of citizens have government-mandated health insurance, collectively owned by the policy-holders themselves. Does organizing health care based on this mutual ethical obligation make sense for other countries? What do you think?In Rwanda, 92 percent of citizens have government-mandated health insurance, collectively owned by the policy-holders themselves. Does organizing health care based on this mutual ethical obligation make sense for other countries? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Development Aidhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100604_GEC83.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100604/000495Aid,DevelopmentFri, 04 Jun 2010 14:36:00 -0400Should the U.S. be helping developing countries when it has its own dramatic domestic problems?Should the U.S. be helping developing countries when it has its own dramatic domestic problems?Global Ethics Corner: After the War on Terrorhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100528_GEC82.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100528/000491Corporations,Security,World,Economy,TradeFri, 28 May 2010 11:13:00 -0400Will the next dominant international conflict be between state capitalism and free market capitalism? Will it supplant the war on terror? What do you think?Will the next dominant international conflict be between state capitalism and free market capitalism? Will it supplant the war on terror? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Global Fertility and U.S. Politicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100521_GEC81.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100521/000489Aid,HealthFri, 21 May 2010 13:59:00 -0400How do we meet the massive global issue of fertility without being mired in the abortion debate? What do you think, regardless of your view on pro-life or pro-choice?How do we meet the massive global issue of fertility without being mired in the abortion debate? What do you think, regardless of your view on pro-life or pro-choice?Global Ethics Corner: Are We Born Good?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100514_GEC80.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100514/000484EthicsFri, 14 May 2010 11:06:00 -0400Are babies born with the morality they need or do they learn it from society? Is morality a biological trait that builds communities through enlightened self-interest, or does it come from a spiritual being? What do you think?Are babies born with the morality they need or do they learn it from society? Is morality a biological trait that builds communities through enlightened self-interest, or does it come from a spiritual being? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: The U.S.: Shedding Hegemony with Gracehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100507_GEC79.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100509/000480Fri, 07 May 2010 13:47:00 -0400Should the U.S. shed some global ambitions and responsibilities? Or, is America's global role simply too important, both to the U.S. and the world? What do you think?Should the U.S. shed some global ambitions and responsibilities? Or, is America's global role simply too important, both to the U.S. and the world? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: British Elections: To Represent or to Govern?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100430_GEC78.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100430b/000474DemocracyFri, 30 Apr 2010 12:41:00 -0400Should election results accurately reflect public opinion or should elections promote effective governance?Should election results accurately reflect public opinion or should elections promote effective governance?Global Ethics Corner: Should American Elections be Reformed?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100423_GEC77.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100423/000471DemocracyFri, 23 Apr 2010 13:28:00 -0400Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too much power? Is it time to reform the U.S. electoral structure? Should more views be represented? Do narrow interests have too much power? Global Ethics Corner: The Irony of Nuclear Weapons?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100416_GEC76.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100416/000470Ethics,Security,WarfareFri, 16 Apr 2010 14:06:00 -0400This short audio on ethics asks: Are nuclear weapons a necessary evil? Is it better to live in a world with nuclear deterrence or one that is free of nuclear threats? What do you think?This short audio on ethics asks: Are nuclear weapons a necessary evil? Is it better to live in a world with nuclear deterrence or one that is free of nuclear threats? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Do Good Guys Really Finish Last?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100108_GEC74.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100401/000463EthicsThu, 01 Apr 2010 14:20:00 -0400Benefits from altruism include approval, enhanced image, and neural stimulation--feeling good. Yet if you act selfishly you will have more resources, and your individual behavior is unlikely to break down society. Everyone has to choose. What will you do? Benefits from altruism include approval, enhanced image, and neural stimulation--feeling good. Yet if you act selfishly you will have more resources, and your individual behavior is unlikely to break down society. Everyone has to choose. What will you do? Global Ethics Corner: Markets: The Invisible Hand or Fairness?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100326_GEC73.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100326/000462TradeFri, 26 Mar 2010 14:10:00 -0400What do you think maximizes individual benefits in the marketplace? Is it cut throat competition or altruistic norms of fairness and trust? Can you have both?What do you think maximizes individual benefits in the marketplace? Is it cut throat competition or altruistic norms of fairness and trust? Can you have both?Global Ethics Corner: Greece, Goldman, and Financial Transparency?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100312_GEC71.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100312/000454Europe,Ethics,World,EconomyFri, 12 Mar 2010 15:51:00 -0500This short video on ethics asks: Is Goldman Sachs responsible for the current financial crisis in Greece? Or should Greek politicians who knew of Goldman's practices be blamed for the
state of their economy?
This short video on ethics asks: Is Goldman Sachs responsible for the current financial crisis in Greece? Or should Greek politicians who knew of Goldman's practices be blamed for the
state of their economy?
Global Ethics Corner: Greece, Goldman, and Financial Transparency?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100312_GEC71.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100319b/000454Europe,Ethics,World,EconomyFri, 12 Mar 2010 15:51:00 -0500This short video on ethics asks: Is Goldman Sachs responsible for the current financial crisis in Greece? Or should Greek politicians who knew of Goldman's practices be blamed for the
state of their economy?
This short video on ethics asks: Is Goldman Sachs responsible for the current financial crisis in Greece? Or should Greek politicians who knew of Goldman's practices be blamed for the
state of their economy?
Global Ethics Corner: Televising the Olympics: Where Is the Sport?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100305_GEC70.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100305/000450Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:14:00 -0500Does the quest for high television ratings deter Olympic sportscasters from focusing on strategies and techniques of sports? Should Olympic coverage focus more on the game than on athletes' personal stories?Does the quest for high television ratings deter Olympic sportscasters from focusing on strategies and techniques of sports? Should Olympic coverage focus more on the game than on athletes' personal stories?Global Ethics Corner: Is Public Diplomacy Beneficial for all Participants?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100226_GEC69.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100226b/000447Democracy,Education,Ethics,GlobalizationFri, 26 Feb 2010 09:27:00 -0500One goal of public diplomacy is to create allies inside other states through education programs or cultural exchanges. Should this be viewed as enriching individuals, or as a sly attempt to manipulate another country's domestic politics?One goal of public diplomacy is to create allies inside other states through education programs or cultural exchanges. Should this be viewed as enriching individuals, or as a sly attempt to manipulate another country's domestic politics?Global Ethics Corner: Why Is the Energy Debate So Contentious?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100219_GEC68.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100219b/000441Democracy,Energy,Environment,OilFri, 19 Feb 2010 12:01:00 -0500How do we balance the short-term interests at stake in the energy debate with our long-term needs? This short video on ethics asks: Why are energy and climate choices painted as opposites? How do we balance the short-term interests at stake in the energy debate with our long-term needs? This short video on ethics asks: Why are energy and climate choices painted as opposites? Global Ethics Corner: Do You Agree or Resign?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100212_GEC67.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100212/000440EthicsFri, 12 Feb 2010 17:30:00 -0500Can you hold to ethical standards and serve a government that makes mistakes? Does becoming a diplomat mean, my country right or wrong?Can you hold to ethical standards and serve a government that makes mistakes? Does becoming a diplomat mean, my country right or wrong?Global Ethics Corner: Do People Matter in U.S. Foreign Policy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100205_GEC66.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100205/000437Development,Ethics,SecurityFri, 05 Feb 2010 13:34:00 -0500Is U.S. foreign policy determined by individual policy-makers and core values, or by external threats and domestic pressures?Is U.S. foreign policy determined by individual policy-makers and core values, or by external threats and domestic pressures?Global Ethics Corner: In America, Does Pluralist Democracy Still Work?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100129_GEC65.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20110819/000676Corporations,Democracy,Diversity,EthicsFri, 29 Jan 2010 13:52:00 -0500Has pluralism in America emphasized private interest over public good? Does the market for ideas need more supervision, or should the market rule?Has pluralism in America emphasized private interest over public good? Does the market for ideas need more supervision, or should the market rule?Global Ethics Corner: In America, Does Pluralist Democracy Still Work?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100129_GEC65.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100129b/000433Corporations,Democracy,Diversity,EthicsFri, 29 Jan 2010 13:52:00 -0500Has pluralism in America emphasized private interest over public good? Does the market for ideas need more supervision, or should the market rule?Has pluralism in America emphasized private interest over public good? Does the market for ideas need more supervision, or should the market rule?Global Ethics Corner: God and Obamahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100122_GEC64.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100122/000430Democracy,Diversity,Ethics,ReligionFri, 22 Jan 2010 12:50:00 -0500For President Obama, what is the relation between religion and politics?For President Obama, what is the relation between religion and politics?Global Ethics Corner: Is the American Dream Dead?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100115_GEC63.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100115/000425Democracy,GlobalizationFri, 15 Jan 2010 12:51:00 -0500America's global future seems in doubt with a frozen political process, mountains of debt, stagnant exports, global military commitments, and less secure friendships. Is the American Dream dead?America's global future seems in doubt with a frozen political process, mountains of debt, stagnant exports, global military commitments, and less secure friendships. Is the American Dream dead?Global Ethics Corner: Top Risks and Ethical Decisions 2010http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20100108_GEC62.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20100108/000424Ethics,Globalization,SecurityFri, 08 Jan 2010 14:59:00 -0500The Eurasia Group identified ten top global risks for business this year, which should be understood not just as political and economic, but also as the basic choices they highlight. What do you think the fundamental issues are for 2010?The Eurasia Group identified ten top global risks for business this year, which should be understood not just as political and economic, but also as the basic choices they highlight. What do you think the fundamental issues are for 2010?Global Ethics Corner: The Cost of Climate Changehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091218_GEC61.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091218/000422Development,Environment,Ethics,Globalization,JusticeFri, 18 Dec 2009 13:53:00 -0500This short clip on ethics asks: Is climate change a common public burden, or should individuals make their own choices? Globally do modernized countries have an obligation to developing countries?This short clip on ethics asks: Is climate change a common public burden, or should individuals make their own choices? Globally do modernized countries have an obligation to developing countries?Global Ethics Corner: Am I My Brothers' Keeper?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091211_GEC60.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091211b/000421Aid,Development,Ethics,PovertyFri, 11 Dec 2009 16:02:00 -0500This short audio on ethics asks: Are we responsible for the well-being of children around the globe, millions of whom die every year from preventable causes? Or does charity begin at home?This short audio on ethics asks: Are we responsible for the well-being of children around the globe, millions of whom die every year from preventable causes? Or does charity begin at home?Global Ethics Corner: Democracy and Waging Warhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091204_GEC59.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091204b/000418Democracy,Ethics,WarfareFri, 04 Dec 2009 16:26:00 -0500In a difficult and protracted war democracies may accept a draw due to a lack of public support. If you were caught between bowing to public opinion and taking bold positions that may alienate the electorate, which would you choose?In a difficult and protracted war democracies may accept a draw due to a lack of public support. If you were caught between bowing to public opinion and taking bold positions that may alienate the electorate, which would you choose?Global Ethics Corner: America: Example or Moral Champion?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091125_GEC58.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091125b/000414Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:52:00 -0500What is the U.S. role in the world? There are two extremes. Being an example, or employing forceful U.S. engagement and being a moral champion. Neither pole will or should prevail, but which might best drive America's interests?What is the U.S. role in the world? There are two extremes. Being an example, or employing forceful U.S. engagement and being a moral champion. Neither pole will or should prevail, but which might best drive America's interests?Global Ethics Corner: Can You Ever Earn Too Much?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091120_GEC57.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091120/000411Corporations,EthicsFri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:00 -0500Should there be formal or informal standards for compensation? Can you ever earn too much?Should there be formal or informal standards for compensation? Can you ever earn too much?Global Ethics Corner: Your Income, Your Liberty, and Your Equality?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091113_GEC56.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091113c/000408Democracy,Development,Ethics,JusticeFri, 13 Nov 2009 14:56:00 -0500Inequality in America has been accelerating rapidly since the 1980s. But capping income levels could put liberty and competitiveness at risk. This short audio on ethics asks: What is the right balance between liberty and equality?Inequality in America has been accelerating rapidly since the 1980s. But capping income levels could put liberty and competitiveness at risk. This short audio on ethics asks: What is the right balance between liberty and equality?Global Ethics Corner: Paying Others to Fight Our Battleshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091106_GEC55.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091106b/000405Ethics,WarfareFri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500Private contractors bring important skills to tasks outside the capability or mission of military personnel, but they are not accountable to the government or American people. Is this political cover valuable? What about the hidden costs?Private contractors bring important skills to tasks outside the capability or mission of military personnel, but they are not accountable to the government or American people. Is this political cover valuable? What about the hidden costs?Global Ethics Corner: When You Cross a Linehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091030_GEC54.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091030b/000400EthicsFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:01:00 -0400When balancing life's complex tensions, how do you know when you've crossed a line?When balancing life's complex tensions, how do you know when you've crossed a line?Global Ethics Corner: Troops in Afghanistan and Fighting Foreign Warshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091023_GEC53.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091023/000395Terrorism,WarfareFri, 23 Oct 2009 11:20:00 -0400When war is a foreign insurgency, balancing human risks and possibility of success is a fundamental ethical dilemma for leaders. What do you think should happen in Afghanistan?When war is a foreign insurgency, balancing human risks and possibility of success is a fundamental ethical dilemma for leaders. What do you think should happen in Afghanistan?Global Ethics Corner: Award Achievement or Encourage Potential: The Nobel's Purpose?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091016_GEC52.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091016c/000392EthicsFri, 16 Oct 2009 14:41:00 -0400When choosing Nobel Peace Prize winners, should the Nobel Committee think of the future, using the Nobel's prestige to encourage
peace-making? Or should they identify achievements over time, rewarding
those shown worthy?
When choosing Nobel Peace Prize winners, should the Nobel Committee think of the future, using the Nobel's prestige to encourage
peace-making? Or should they identify achievements over time, rewarding
those shown worthy?
Global Ethics Corner: When Your Island Sinkshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091009_GEC51.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091009/000387Environment,JusticeFri, 09 Oct 2009 16:10:00 -0400By 2050 some estimate that climate change will displace 150 million people, but the displaced won't qualify as refugees under international law. What should be done about relocation?By 2050 some estimate that climate change will displace 150 million people, but the displaced won't qualify as refugees under international law. What should be done about relocation?Global Ethics Corner: Whose Art Is It?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20091002_GEC50.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20091002/000382Diversity,Ethics,JusticeFri, 02 Oct 2009 15:22:00 -0400Should cultural treasures, acquired under dubious circumstances, be returned to their places of origin?Should cultural treasures, acquired under dubious circumstances, be returned to their places of origin?Global Ethics Corner: Oceans, Garbage, and Foodhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090925_GEC49.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090925/000381EnvironmentFri, 25 Sep 2009 13:45:00 -0400Can we regulate international space like the oceans? Pollution and illegal or unregulated fishing plague international waters. How can the problem be managed to maintain the health and beauty of our seas? Can we regulate international space like the oceans? Pollution and illegal or unregulated fishing plague international waters. How can the problem be managed to maintain the health and beauty of our seas? Global Ethics Corner: Climate Protectionism and Competitivenesshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090918_GEC48.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090918/000379Development,Environment,Globalization,TradeFri, 18 Sep 2009 16:59:00 -0400The global circulation of goods is a major source of both prosperity and carbon emissions. This short audio on ethics asks: Can trade be regulated to maximize development and reduce environmental harm? The global circulation of goods is a major source of both prosperity and carbon emissions. This short audio on ethics asks: Can trade be regulated to maximize development and reduce environmental harm? Global Ethics Corner: Who Pays for Global Warming?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090724_GEC47.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090916/000377Ethics,EnvironmentWed, 16 Sep 2009 11:11:00 -0400This short clip on ethics asks: Who pays to stop global warming? How to allocate emissions allowances? If people are entitled to an equal share of the world's resources, should national allowances be allocated on a per capita basis? How about the billionaire in India who pollutes more than a poor person in urban Paris? This short clip on ethics asks: Who pays to stop global warming? How to allocate emissions allowances? If people are entitled to an equal share of the world's resources, should national allowances be allocated on a per capita basis? How about the billionaire in India who pollutes more than a poor person in urban Paris? Global Ethics Corner: Forest Preservationhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090904_GEC46.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090904b/000375Corporations,Environment,JusticeFri, 04 Sep 2009 13:08:00 -0400How do we put value on the forests as an indispensable element of our survival? Can we balance market mechanisms with regulations and consumption with sustainability?How do we put value on the forests as an indispensable element of our survival? Can we balance market mechanisms with regulations and consumption with sustainability?Global Ethics Corner: Ecological Interventionhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090828_GEC45.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090828/000374Environment,Ethics,InterventionFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:42:00 -0400Do states have a responsibility to protect the planet? If so, who would decide when environmental protection is a legitimate reason to interfere in the affairs of another state? Do states have a responsibility to protect the planet? If so, who would decide when environmental protection is a legitimate reason to interfere in the affairs of another state? Global Migration: Open the Doors or Build the Walls?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090821_GEC44.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090821/000368EthicsFri, 21 Aug 2009 15:03:00 -0400Do immigrants help or hurt America? Closed borders cut off the world's best and brightest, while open borders may invite the world's desperate, criminal, and crazy. Should we err on the side of opening doors or building walls?Do immigrants help or hurt America? Closed borders cut off the world's best and brightest, while open borders may invite the world's desperate, criminal, and crazy. Should we err on the side of opening doors or building walls?Dealing with Dictators: North Koreahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090814_GEC43.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090814/000364EthicsFri, 14 Aug 2009 12:45:00 -0400Should you ever deal with dictators? Two American journalists held hostage in North Korea were released as a result of Bill Clinton's recent meeting with Kim Jong-il. Did the positive outcome justify lending credibility to one of the world's worst regimes? Should you ever deal with dictators? Two American journalists held hostage in North Korea were released as a result of Bill Clinton's recent meeting with Kim Jong-il. Did the positive outcome justify lending credibility to one of the world's worst regimes? The Garden, Veggies, and Ethicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090807_GEC42.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090807/000361Environment,EthicsFri, 07 Aug 2009 11:34:00 -0400If you don't know the roots under a farmers' market or a colleague's produce, should you trust the food you get from them? How does the joy of growing and giving fresh vegetables weigh against potential soil hazards? Does even a carrot require an ethical choice? If you don't know the roots under a farmers' market or a colleague's produce, should you trust the food you get from them? How does the joy of growing and giving fresh vegetables weigh against potential soil hazards? Does even a carrot require an ethical choice? Markets or Regulations, Is That the Question?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090730_GEC41.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090731/000359CorporationsFri, 31 Jul 2009 11:23:00 -0400Should government supplement markets to increase the public good? Should it regulate markets to protect the public good? How much is too much regulation? Should government supplement markets to increase the public good? Should it regulate markets to protect the public good? How much is too much regulation? The Missing Ingredient: Applied Ethicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090724_GEC40.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090724/000357ethicsFri, 24 Jul 2009 10:56:00 -0400Policies are often debated along three dimensions: effectiveness, efficiency, and expediency. In place of a fourth dimension—applied ethics—we usually find sensationalism and polarization. Can public discourse rise above shouting?Policies are often debated along three dimensions: effectiveness, efficiency, and expediency. In place of a fourth dimension—applied ethics—we usually find sensationalism and polarization. Can public discourse rise above shouting?Global Ethics Corner: Self-determination and Ethnic Cleansinghttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090717_GEC39.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090717/000355Diversity,Ethics,GenocideFri, 17 Jul 2009 11:49:00 -0400Modern self-determination and the concept of nationality are closely linked, and have frequently led to instances of ethnic cleansing. Can nationalism and multi-ethnic societies co-exist? Must self-determination imply ethnic cleansing?Modern self-determination and the concept of nationality are closely linked, and have frequently led to instances of ethnic cleansing. Can nationalism and multi-ethnic societies co-exist? Must self-determination imply ethnic cleansing?Global Ethics Corner: Military Intervention and Democracy?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090710_GEC38.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090710c/000353Democracy,Ethics,InterventionFri, 10 Jul 2009 14:18:00 -0400Is it ever ethical to violate a democratic constitution? If the rationale for military intervention is to save democracy, does that make it legitimate?Is it ever ethical to violate a democratic constitution? If the rationale for military intervention is to save democracy, does that make it legitimate?Global Ethics Corner: Why Is Health Care So Difficult?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090703_GEC37.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090703/000349Democracy,Ethics,HealthFri, 03 Jul 2009 15:10:00 -0400Why can't the U.S. negotiate a domestic solution to health care? Individuals are certainly responsible for their health. A wealthy society can also be responsible for its members. Is health care a primary right, or a personal responsibility? Why can't the U.S. negotiate a domestic solution to health care? Individuals are certainly responsible for their health. A wealthy society can also be responsible for its members. Is health care a primary right, or a personal responsibility? Global Ethics Corner: France and Burqashttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090626_GEC36.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090626b/000346Democracy,ReligionFri, 26 Jun 2009 13:39:00 -0400French President Nicolas Sarkozy recently declared that burqas are not welcome in France. To some, the burqa represents the suppression of women. Yet many Muslim women embrace it. Should states have control over what people wear?French President Nicolas Sarkozy recently declared that burqas are not welcome in France. To some, the burqa represents the suppression of women. Yet many Muslim women embrace it. Should states have control over what people wear?Global Ethics Corner: When Are Elections Legitimate?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090619_GEC35.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090619b/000342DemocracyFri, 19 Jun 2009 22:25:00 -0400When are elections legitimate? What about Iran? Elections assume that losers accept results. Because many disagree, can they overturn an election? Should we believe authorities that declare elections valid?When are elections legitimate? What about Iran? Elections assume that losers accept results. Because many disagree, can they overturn an election? Should we believe authorities that declare elections valid?Global Ethics Corner: Pillars of Choice: Fairnesshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090612_GEC34.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090612/000340EthicsFri, 12 Jun 2009 13:46:00 -0400Fairness is a universal concept, but its application depends on time and place. The three pillars of ethical choice—pluralism, rights and responsibilities, and fairness—are thus codependent, and balancing them demands dialogue among people.Fairness is a universal concept, but its application depends on time and place. The three pillars of ethical choice—pluralism, rights and responsibilities, and fairness—are thus codependent, and balancing them demands dialogue among people.Global Ethics Corner: Pillars of Choice: Rights and Responsibilitieshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090605_GEC33.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090605b/000338Ethics,JusticeFri, 05 Jun 2009 12:33:00 -0400Balancing rights and responsibilities is one of the pillars supporting ethical choice. How far do our rights extend? Do responsibilities diminish our entitlements?Balancing rights and responsibilities is one of the pillars supporting ethical choice. How far do our rights extend? Do responsibilities diminish our entitlements?Global Ethics Corner: Pillars of Choice: Pluralismhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090529_GEC32.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090529/000337Ethics,JusticeFri, 29 May 2009 10:24:00 -0400How do we celebrate differences without falling into the trap of cultural relativism? How do we celebrate differences without falling into the trap of cultural relativism? Global Ethics Corner: How Do We Know When We've Been Bad?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090522_GEC31.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090522b/000334EthicsFri, 22 May 2009 10:16:00 -0400To become ethical, must behavior be grounded in a religious faith or other system of belief? How do we judge the behavior of states and people?To become ethical, must behavior be grounded in a religious faith or other system of belief? How do we judge the behavior of states and people?Global Ethics Corner: Is the Free Market Central to America's Future?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090515_GEC30.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090515c/000329Fri, 15 May 2009 14:35:00 -0400New York is no longer viewed as the financial capital of the world, or even of the United States. Given the recent government intervention in states' economies, will the free-market model be able to compete?
New York is no longer viewed as the financial capital of the world, or even of the United States. Given the recent government intervention in states' economies, will the free-market model be able to compete?
Global Ethics Corner: The Health Legacy of Nuclear Test Veteranshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090508_GEC29.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090508/000325Ethics,JusticeFri, 08 May 2009 14:16:00 -0400Participants in Britain's nuclear weapons testing program argued recently that health was damaged by radiation. Who is responsible? Should compensation be a legal matter or a moral one?Participants in Britain's nuclear weapons testing program argued recently that health was damaged by radiation. Who is responsible? Should compensation be a legal matter or a moral one?Global Ethics Corner: Jumping Parties: Principles or Pragmatism?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090501_GEC28.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090501b/000322Democracy,EthicsFri, 01 May 2009 12:23:00 -0400Senator Specter is now a Democrat. Was his decision to switch parties principled, pragmatic, or just expedient?Senator Specter is now a Democrat. Was his decision to switch parties principled, pragmatic, or just expedient?Global Ethics Corner: For Torture, Who Should We Prosecute?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090424_GEC27.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090424/000320Ethics,Justice,Security,Terrorism,TortureFri, 24 Apr 2009 12:44:00 -0400Torture is wrong. So who is culpable? The point people? The memo writers? The overseers? No one? Everyone?Torture is wrong. So who is culpable? The point people? The memo writers? The overseers? No one? Everyone?Global Ethics Corner: International Aid: Does Help Hurt?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090417_GEC26.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090417b/000316Aid,Democracy,Development,PovertyFri, 17 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0400According to Dambisa Moyo, large foreign aid flows to Africa disenfranchise Africans and prop up corrupt African leaders. If we follow Moyo's advice and cut off aid, what happens to the millions whose survival depends on it?According to Dambisa Moyo, large foreign aid flows to Africa disenfranchise Africans and prop up corrupt African leaders. If we follow Moyo's advice and cut off aid, what happens to the millions whose survival depends on it?Global Ethics Corner: Competition, Culture, and Cheatinghttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090409_GEC25.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090410/000314EthicsFri, 10 Apr 2009 08:19:00 -0400Competition magnifies the importance of choices people make, as penalties for failure and rewards for cheating increase. What would you do if faced with a high pressure choice in an environment which tolerates cheating?Competition magnifies the importance of choices people make, as penalties for failure and rewards for cheating increase. What would you do if faced with a high pressure choice in an environment which tolerates cheating?Global Ethics Corner: Ethics and Expertshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090403_GEC24.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090403b/000308Ethics,DemocracyFri, 03 Apr 2009 13:12:00 -0400How should we reward experts and how much? When the experts fail, should populist outrage be directed at those individuals or the system?
How should we reward experts and how much? When the experts fail, should populist outrage be directed at those individuals or the system?
Global Ethics Corner: Obama and Ethicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090327_GEC23.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090327/000304Democracy,EthicsFri, 27 Mar 2009 10:25:00 -0400Can public discussion of issues acknowledge gray areas despite being polarized by the media and single issue groups?Can public discussion of issues acknowledge gray areas despite being polarized by the media and single issue groups?Global Ethics Corner: Baseball and Global Sports Developmenthttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090320_GEC22.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090320/000302Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:55:00 -0400What are the ethics of global sports development? Now that America's favorite pastime has gone global, is baseball watched and played for the love of the game? Or is it just business? What are the ethics of global sports development? Now that America's favorite pastime has gone global, is baseball watched and played for the love of the game? Or is it just business? Global Ethics Corner: Budgets, Cuban Policy, and Ethics?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090313_GEC21.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090313/000299Trade,Human,RightsFri, 13 Mar 2009 12:49:00 -0400Do we respect the wishes of anti-Castro Americans, to restrict trade, or the wishes of agriculture and medical sales interests, to open Cuban markets? If we relax restrictions, do we reward repression? What do you think?Do we respect the wishes of anti-Castro Americans, to restrict trade, or the wishes of agriculture and medical sales interests, to open Cuban markets? If we relax restrictions, do we reward repression? What do you think?Global Ethics Corner: Who Cares What You Wear on your Head?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090306_GEC20.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090306/000296Education,Islam,ReligionFri, 06 Mar 2009 13:44:00 -0500Banning headscarves may violate an individual's right of religious expression and choice. Allowing headscarves may violate a state's commitment to secularism. This short clip on ethics asks: How do we marry public goods and religious imperatives?Banning headscarves may violate an individual's right of religious expression and choice. Allowing headscarves may violate a state's commitment to secularism. This short clip on ethics asks: How do we marry public goods and religious imperatives?Global Ethics Corner: Immigrants and Jobshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090227_GEC19.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090227b/000293Ethics,Globalization,World,EconomyTue, 03 Mar 2009 11:52:00 -0500A Colombian immigrant was recently denied her investor's visa, forcing her to shut down her U.S. company and fire her six employees. Does immigration help or hurt American workers?A Colombian immigrant was recently denied her investor's visa, forcing her to shut down her U.S. company and fire her six employees. Does immigration help or hurt American workers?Global Ethics Corner: The Great Firewall of Chinahttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090220_GEC18.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090220c/000286Corporations,Ethics,Human,RightsTue, 03 Mar 2009 10:42:00 -0500Should foreign companies fudge a commitment to free speech to gain early market access? Is some information better than none, or is censorship a black and white issue?Should foreign companies fudge a commitment to free speech to gain early market access? Is some information better than none, or is censorship a black and white issue?Global Ethics Corner: Has Water Become a Right?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090213_GEC17.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090213/000284Corporations,Development,Environment,Ethics,Human,RightsFri, 13 Feb 2009 16:44:00 -0500Less than one percent of the earth's water is consumable, and many parts of the world may be heading toward water bankruptcy. Should private ownership of water rights and delivery systems be encouraged, rejected, or better managed?Less than one percent of the earth's water is consumable, and many parts of the world may be heading toward water bankruptcy. Should private ownership of water rights and delivery systems be encouraged, rejected, or better managed?Global Ethics Corner: Buy American? Is There a Choice?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090205_GEC16.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090206/000278Environment,Ethics,Globalization,Labor,Rights,Trade,World,EconomyFri, 06 Feb 2009 16:37:00 -0500While saving jobs is an urgent task in today's economy, promoting Buy American policies may hurt our chances of recovering from the recession. This short audio on ethics asks: How can we apply the Golden Rule to our trade and consumption patterns?While saving jobs is an urgent task in today's economy, promoting Buy American policies may hurt our chances of recovering from the recession. This short audio on ethics asks: How can we apply the Golden Rule to our trade and consumption patterns?Global Ethics Corner: How Real Is Virtual?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/200901129_GEC15_VirtualWorlds.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090130/000275Ethics,GlobalizationFri, 30 Jan 2009 11:49:00 -0500Virtual reality can be entertaining and educational, but at what point does too much virtual become a vice?Virtual reality can be entertaining and educational, but at what point does too much virtual become a vice?Global Ethics Corner: Top Risks and Ethical Decisionshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20090122_GEC14.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090122/000271Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:50:00 -0500What is true for the individual may not be true for the group, the state, or the international system, and vice versa. Does this suggest that ethics is personal, not institutional or governmental? For you, at what levels does ethical choice live?What is true for the individual may not be true for the group, the state, or the international system, and vice versa. Does this suggest that ethics is personal, not institutional or governmental? For you, at what levels does ethical choice live?Global Ethics Corner: Choosing between Markets, Regulation, and Rewardshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081205_GEC13.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090116/000269Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500This short audio on ethics asks: How can we resolve the financial melt-down and prevent another? Solutions focus on free markets, regulation, or rewards. Perhaps we should balance all three? But how? This short audio on ethics asks: How can we resolve the financial melt-down and prevent another? Solutions focus on free markets, regulation, or rewards. Perhaps we should balance all three? But how? Global Ethics Corner: Is my Country Doing Right by Me?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081205_GEC12.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090109/000264Education,Health,PovertyFri, 09 Jan 2009 11:28:00 -0500What criteria do you emphasize when deciding How is my country doing? Are you proud of how your country compares with the world?
What criteria do you emphasize when deciding How is my country doing? Are you proud of how your country compares with the world?
Global Ethics Corner: Morgenthau and the New Administrationhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081205_GEC11.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20090102/000262Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0500Should we observe Morgenthau's principles--avoid the crusading spirit and heed others' perspectives--or is promoting democracy and taking a forceful stand indispensable to U.S. foreign policy? Should we observe Morgenthau's principles--avoid the crusading spirit and heed others' perspectives--or is promoting democracy and taking a forceful stand indispensable to U.S. foreign policy? Global Ethics Corner: Trade Liberalization and the Financial Crisishttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081205_GEC10.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081219/000261Trade,World,EconomyFri, 19 Dec 2008 10:45:00 -0500This short audio on ethics asks: What does the financial crisis imply? Should we liberalize trade on agriculture
and services? Or should we protect domestic producers?This short audio on ethics asks: What does the financial crisis imply? Should we liberalize trade on agriculture
and services? Or should we protect domestic producers?Global Ethics Corner: Robots, the Battlefield, and Ethicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081205_GEC09_Audio2.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081212/000260Ethics,WarfareFri, 12 Dec 2008 14:00:00 -0500Can intelligent robot soldiers be designed to be more ethical in battle than human soldiers? Would you prefer a robot or a human deciding about the possibility of civilian casualties, about collateral damage?Can intelligent robot soldiers be designed to be more ethical in battle than human soldiers? Would you prefer a robot or a human deciding about the possibility of civilian casualties, about collateral damage?Global Ethics Corner: Fear and the Financial Implosionhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081205_GEC08.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081205/000257World,EconomyFri, 05 Dec 2008 16:11:00 -0500This short audio on ethics asks: Will our responses to the financial crisis be constructive, or will panic cloud our judgments? How do you face fear in a time of crisis?This short audio on ethics asks: Will our responses to the financial crisis be constructive, or will panic cloud our judgments? How do you face fear in a time of crisis?Global Ethics Corner: Market Capitalism Questionedhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081128_GEC07.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081128/000256Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:03:00 -0500This short audio on ethics asks: Will people associate U.S. power with global misery or with the opportunity and pluralism that Obama's victory represents? There is clearly a need to reflect on the future of market capitalism.This short audio on ethics asks: Will people associate U.S. power with global misery or with the opportunity and pluralism that Obama's victory represents? There is clearly a need to reflect on the future of market capitalism.Global Ethics Corner: Can Effective Leaders be Ethical Leaders?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/20081121_GEC06.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081121/000250Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:30:00 -0500Are ethics primary questions that precede and surround practical leadership?Are ethics primary questions that precede and surround practical leadership?Global Ethics Corner--Obama: Hope and Change, but for Whom?http://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/GEC_ObamaHopeAndChange.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081112b/000245Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:16:00 -0500How will President Obama deal with the hopes and fears of people abroad? Will his priority be the interests of the United States or will the welfare of those beyond America's borders also count?How will President Obama deal with the hopes and fears of people abroad? Will his priority be the interests of the United States or will the welfare of those beyond America's borders also count?Global Ethics Corner: Disaster Relief and Ethicshttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/GEC_DisasterReliefAndEthics.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081107/000244EthicsMon, 17 Nov 2008 11:45:00 -0500We enter a slippery ethical slope when we begin to make distinctions between victims. When can an individual's rights be set aside?We enter a slippery ethical slope when we begin to make distinctions between victims. When can an individual's rights be set aside?Global Ethics Corner: Slow Versus Fast Foodhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/GEC_SlowFastFood.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081031/000236Environment,GlobalizationMon, 03 Nov 2008 10:45:00 -0500Is fast food an ethical as well as a dietary issue? Yes, says the slow-food movement whose motto is: good, clean, fair food. Let's look at this claim more closely. Is fast food an ethical as well as a dietary issue? Yes, says the slow-food movement whose motto is: good, clean, fair food. Let's look at this claim more closely. Global Ethics Corner: McCain and Obama: The Public Diplomacy Dancehttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/GEC_ObamavsMcCain.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081024b/000230Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:53:00 -0400The presidential candidates assert that America must renew its global moral authority, but they dance, offering no solutions. Let's take a closer look. The presidential candidates assert that America must renew its global moral authority, but they dance, offering no solutions. Let's take a closer look. Global Ethics Corner: U.S. Elections and World Opinionhttp://itunes.carnegiecouncil.org/carnegie/audio/GEC_USElections.mp3
http://www.carnegiecouncil.org/studio/multimedia/20081017/000228Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:48:00 -0400Should the opinions of the world be important in American elections? This is a crucial question in applied ethics as we choose a president.Should the opinions of the world be important in American elections? This is a crucial question in applied ethics as we choose a president.